Competitionhttp://www.skinet.com/ski/taxonomy/term/71330/%252Ffeed
enPhoto Recap: 2015 Birds of Preyhttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/photo-recap-2015-birds-prey?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c0256.jpg" alt="U.S. Ski Team skier, Jared Goldberg" title="" width="1000" height="750" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Goldberg Takes Flight</h4>
<div class="caption">U.S. Ski Team skier, Jared Goldberg, flies off the Red Tail jump during a downhill training run, December 2. Skiers soar 70 yards off Red Tail, the final jump of the course, which leads to a short straightaway to the finish line.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c0352.jpg" alt="Steven Nyman, us ski team" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Visualizing the Attack</h4>
<div class="caption">A U.S. Ski Team Coach helps racer Steven Nyman visualize his attack during a downhill course inspection.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c0552.jpg" alt="Guillermo Fayed, Birds of Prey" title="" width="1000" height="750" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Guillermo Fayed Hammers Gates</h4>
<div class="caption">French racer, Guillermo Fayed, hammering gates during downhill training on December 3. Fayed finished third in the following day’s downhill.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c0754.jpg" alt="Live on TV" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Live on TV</h4>
<div class="caption">A skier races past a TV broadcast platform during the Birds of Prey World Cup ski race at Beaver Creek, Colorado.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c1122.jpg" alt="Romed Baumann" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Romed Baumann Gets Air</h4>
<div class="caption">Austrian skier, Romed Baumann gets air during the downhill.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c0912.jpg" alt="Bode Miller, us ski team, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Bode Miller Hasn't Retired Yet</h4>
<div class="caption">Bode Miller (38), who foreran the downhill course and commented on the race for NBC, may be sitting out this season, but he has indicated that he's not finished with World Cup racing. He has stated, however, that a 2018 Olympic comeback is “really unlikely.”</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c1155.jpg" alt="Steven Nyman, us ski team, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Steve Nyman Hugs Tightly</h4>
<div class="caption">American Steven Nyman finished 15th in the downhill.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c1201.jpg" alt="Hannes Reichelt, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Reichelt Sets an Edge</h4>
<div class="caption">Hannes Reichelt of Austria (who finished fourth) sets an edge during the downhill December 4.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2303.jpg" alt="polka band, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Oompah!</h4>
<div class="caption">An Austrian band <em>Volksband </em>creates a fitting soundtrack to the festivities.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c1460.jpg" alt="Natko Dim-Zrncic, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="750" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Natko Dim-Zrncic Bends a Gate</h4>
<div class="caption">Croatian skier Natko Dim-Zrncic tightly bends a gate during the downhill December 4.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c1596.jpg" alt="Aksel-Lund Svindal celebrates, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="750" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Aksel-Lund Svindal Celebrates</h4>
<div class="caption">Aksel-Lund Svindal celebrates his fifth triumph on the Birds of Prey course. Svindal, who sat out most of last season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in training, is staging a formidable comeback. Having swept the downhill and super-G in Lake Louise, he is currently at the top of the leaderboard.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c1357.jpg" alt="Andrej Sporn, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Sporn Slides</h4>
<div class="caption">Andrej Sporn of Slovenia slides more than a hundred yards after losing his edge in “Pete’s Arena,” a technical segment of the downhill course.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2698.jpg" alt="Andrew Weibrecht, us ski team, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="1500" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Andrew Weibrecht Wins</h4>
<div class="caption">Lake Placid native and ski team veteran, Andrew “Warhorse” Weibrecht, poses on the winner’s podium after scoring his first-ever World Cup top three.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2130.jpg" alt="Ted Ligety, us ski team, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Cheering for Ted Ligety</h4>
<div class="caption">American fans cheer for Ted Ligety during his super-G run December 5.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2139.jpg" alt="Ted Ligety, us ski team, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ligety Checks His Time</h4>
<div class="caption">American phenom Ted Ligety glances up at the leaderboard after scoring a second place podium in the super-G. He finished 0.33 seconds shy of Austrian Marcel Hirscher.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2765.jpg" alt="ted ligety, aksel, and weibrecht, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ligety, TK, and Weibrecht Pose</h4>
<div class="caption">The winners of the super-G pose with the namesake Golden Eagle.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2912.jpg" alt="Marcel Hirscher, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="750" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Marcel Hirscher's Determination</h4>
<div class="caption">Marcel Hirscher shows his eye-of-the-tiger face during his first GS run.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2827.jpg" alt="us ski team, ligety, nyman, weibrecht, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">U.S. Ski Team Celebrates</h4>
<div class="caption"><p style="text-align: left;">U.S. Ski Team racers and staff celebrate a second- and third-place podium finish following the December 5, super-G. Marcel Hirscher of Austria took first.</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2920.jpg" alt="Alexis Pinturault, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Alexis Pinturault Crashes</h4>
<div class="caption">French skier, Alexis Pinturault, was transported to the hospital after hitting his head during a crash on the GS course December 6.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c3253.jpg" alt="Thomas Tumler, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Thomas Tumler Spins</h4>
<div class="caption">Swiss skier, Thomas Tumler, DNF’d after being bucked by the Red Tail jump December 6.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c3515.jpg" alt="ski techs, waxing skis, ski tuning, ski racing" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ski Techs at Work</h4>
<div class="caption">In the World Cup, where top positions are decided by tenths of a second, having perfectly tuned skis is critical. Ski technicians, shown here, are as vital to a victory as mechanics are in NASCAR.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c3709.jpg" alt="Fritz Dopfer, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Fritz Dopfer Sets an Edge</h4>
<div class="caption">Fritz Dopfer of Germany sets an edge around a gate during the GS. He finished 17th in the race.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c3819.jpg" alt="Marcel Hirscher, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Marcel Hirscher Celebrates</h4>
<div class="caption">Marcel Hirscher celebrates his second consecutive victory at this year’s Birds of Prey. Hirscher’s combined runs gave him a comfortable lead of just less than one second.&nbsp; Ted Ligety, a GS favorite who has won the overall GS title five times in seven years, crashed in the first GS run December 6.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c3963.jpg" alt="Marcel Hirscher, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="1500" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Marcel Hirscher and Bubbles</h4>
<div class="caption">Marcel Hirscher pops a bottle of champagne after his second victory December 6.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201512/d77c2030.jpg" alt="Aksel-Lund Svindal, ski racing, birds of prey" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Bailey LaRue</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Aksel-Lund Svindal Defeated</h4>
<div class="caption">Aksel-Lund Svindal shows agony after finishing 21st in super-G on December 5.</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/photo-recap-2015-birds-prey#commentsCompetitionNewsSki PerformanceAndrew Weibrechtski racingted ligetyus ski teamAksel Lund SvindalCURRENT_SITE55611530http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201512/birdsofprey-tout.jpg55611557Photo Recap: 2015 Birds of Prey toutHere's what you get when the best men's ski racers in the world flock to one course.gallery55611531http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c0256.jpgBailey LaRueGoldberg Takes Flight
<p>U.S. Ski Team skier, Jared Goldberg, flies off the Red Tail jump during a downhill training run, December 2. Skiers soar 70 yards off Red Tail, the final jump of the course, which leads to a short straightaway to the finish line.</p>
55611532http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c0352.jpgBailey LaRueVisualizing the Attack
<p>A U.S. Ski Team Coach helps racer Steven Nyman visualize his attack during a downhill course inspection.</p>
55611533http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c0552.jpgBailey LaRueGuillermo Fayed Hammers Gates
<p>French racer, Guillermo Fayed, hammering gates during downhill training on December 3. Fayed finished third in the following day’s downhill.</p>
55611534http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c0754.jpgBailey LaRueLive on TV
<p>A skier races past a TV broadcast platform during the Birds of Prey World Cup ski race at Beaver Creek, Colorado.</p>
55611536http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c1122.jpgBailey LaRueRomed Baumann Gets Air
<p>Austrian skier, Romed Baumann gets air during the downhill.</p>
55611535http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c0912.jpgBailey LaRueBode Miller Hasn't Retired Yet
<p>Bode Miller (38), who foreran the downhill course and commented on the race for NBC, may be sitting out this season, but he has indicated that he's not finished with World Cup racing. He has stated, however, that a 2018 Olympic comeback is “really unlikely.”</p>
55611537http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c1155.jpgBailey LaRueSteve Nyman Hugs Tightly
<p>American Steven Nyman finished 15th in the downhill.</p>
55611538http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c1201.jpgBailey LaRueReichelt Sets an Edge
<p>Hannes Reichelt of Austria (who finished fourth) sets an edge during the downhill December 4.</p>
55611545http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2303.jpgBailey LaRueOompah!
<p>An Austrian band <em>Volksband </em>creates a fitting soundtrack to the festivities.</p>
55611540http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c1460.jpgBailey LaRueNatko Dim-Zrncic Bends a Gate
<p>Croatian skier Natko Dim-Zrncic tightly bends a gate during the downhill December 4.</p>
55611541http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c1596.jpgBailey LaRueAksel-Lund Svindal Celebrates
<p>Aksel-Lund Svindal celebrates his fifth triumph on the Birds of Prey course. Svindal, who sat out most of last season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in training, is staging a formidable comeback. Having swept the downhill and super-G in Lake Louise, he is currently at the top of the leaderboard.</p>
55611539http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c1357.jpgBailey LaRueSporn Slides
<p>Andrej Sporn of Slovenia slides more than a hundred yards after losing his edge in “Pete’s Arena,” a technical segment of the downhill course.</p>
55611546http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2698.jpgBailey LaRueAndrew Weibrecht Wins
<p>Lake Placid native and ski team veteran, Andrew “Warhorse” Weibrecht, poses on the winner’s podium after scoring his first-ever World Cup top three.</p>
55611543http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2130.jpgBailey LaRueCheering for Ted Ligety
<p>American fans cheer for Ted Ligety during his super-G run December 5.</p>
55611544http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2139.jpgBailey LaRueLigety Checks His Time
<p>American phenom Ted Ligety glances up at the leaderboard after scoring a second place podium in the super-G. He finished 0.33 seconds shy of Austrian Marcel Hirscher.</p>
55611547http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2765.jpgBailey LaRueLigety, TK, and Weibrecht Pose
<p>The winners of the super-G pose with the namesake Golden Eagle.</p>
55611549http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2912.jpgBailey LaRueMarcel Hirscher's Determination
<p>Marcel Hirscher shows his eye-of-the-tiger face during his first GS run.</p>
55611548http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2827.jpgBailey LaRueU.S. Ski Team Celebrates
<p style="text-align: left;">U.S. Ski Team racers and staff celebrate a second- and third-place podium finish following the December 5, super-G. Marcel Hirscher of Austria took first.</p>
55611550http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2920.jpgBailey LaRueAlexis Pinturault Crashes
<p>French skier, Alexis Pinturault, was transported to the hospital after hitting his head during a crash on the GS course December 6.</p>
55611551http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c3253.jpgBailey LaRueThomas Tumler Spins
<p>Swiss skier, Thomas Tumler, DNF’d after being bucked by the Red Tail jump December 6.</p>
55611552http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c3515.jpgBailey LaRueSki Techs at Work
<p>In the World Cup, where top positions are decided by tenths of a second, having perfectly tuned skis is critical. Ski technicians, shown here, are as vital to a victory as mechanics are in NASCAR.</p>
55611553http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c3709.jpgBailey LaRueFritz Dopfer Sets an Edge
<p>Fritz Dopfer of Germany sets an edge around a gate during the GS. He finished 17th in the race.</p>
55611554http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c3819.jpgBailey LaRueMarcel Hirscher Celebrates
<p>Marcel Hirscher celebrates his second consecutive victory at this year’s Birds of Prey. Hirscher’s combined runs gave him a comfortable lead of just less than one second.&nbsp; Ted Ligety, a GS favorite who has won the overall GS title five times in seven years, crashed in the first GS run December 6.</p>
55611555http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c3963.jpgBailey LaRueMarcel Hirscher and Bubbles
<p>Marcel Hirscher pops a bottle of champagne after his second victory December 6.</p>
55611558http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201512/d77c2030.jpgBailey LaRueAksel-Lund Svindal Defeated
<p>Aksel-Lund Svindal shows agony after finishing 21st in super-G on December 5.</p>
Tue, 08 Dec 2015 23:57:12 +0000rdionne55611530 at http://www.skinet.com/skiCover Shotshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/cover-shots?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201509/nov-08.jpg" alt="November 2008 | SKI Magazine Cover History | Throwback Thursdays" title="" width="1000" height="1334" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">November 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">When you want to be a better skier, you look to the 2008 instruction guide that’s complete with “4 easy tips to improve your skiing,” “8 most common problems solved,” and a very happy powder skier.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201509/oct-08.jpg" alt="October 2008 | SKI Magazine Cover History | Throwback Thursdays" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">October 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">Deer Valley was at the top of the list for five years until being dethroned in 2012. But the Utah resort is still consistently in the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/resort-guide-2014-15">top rankings</a>.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201508/sept-08.jpg" alt="September 2008 | Ski Magazine Throwback Thursday Covers" title="" width="1000" height="1349" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">September 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">We dished on the equipment you may have missed in addition to resorts that guarantee snow—wouldn’t that have been nice this past season?</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201508/0308cover.jpg" alt="March 2008 | Ski Magazine Throwback Thursday Covers" title="" width="1000" height="1338" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">What are your favorite spring skiing resorts? Is it one of the top 5 that let you stretch your season?</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201508/0208.jpg" alt="February 2008 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback, History" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">Yes, we want to go back to Zermatt. And St. Anton. And Chamonix. And …</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201508/0108.jpg" alt="January 2008 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback Thursdays" title="" width="1000" height="1338" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 2008</h4>
<div class="caption">We dish on the perfect skis for you, where to stay at Copper, skiing bumps, and skiing in your backyard. And, wow! Wagner Custom Skis has come a long way since 2008.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201508/1207-ski-cvr-noupc.jpg" alt="December 2007 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback Thursdays" title="" width="1000" height="1353" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">December 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">Get cold much? We dished on the world’s warmest gear just to keep digits happy. And we mentioned a hidden Colorado resort, but then forgot how to find it.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201508/1107-ski-cvr-noupc.jpg" alt="November 2007 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback Thursday" title="" width="1000" height="1341" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">November 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">We’ve heard of yoga on stand up paddleboards (SUP yoga), but on skis? Perhaps not, but at least we give you some great poses in addition to the ins and outs of Lake Louise, Smuggs, Alta, and tips on conquering the entire mountain.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201507/1007.jpg" alt="October 2007 | Ski Magazine Covers" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">October 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">Check out those rad goggs on the cover of our 2008 Resort Guide, where we divulge the best resorts in the country, our favorite intermediate trails, and how to fly with your ski gear.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201507/0907.jpg" alt="September 2007 | Ski Magazine Covers" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">September 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">We made sure you lived up to your skis’ expectations via our special 2007-08 instruction section. Plus we dished on the best new gear for the season, and talked skiing Santa Fe, Okemo and Steamboat.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201507/03-2007.jpg" alt="March 2007 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback, History" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">How to find secret stashes, how to cleanse your soul, and how to cope with altitude, were just a few gems under this powder-filled cover.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201507/02-2007.jpg" alt="February 2007 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback, History" title="" width="1000" height="1343" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">Think alpine touring (AT) is a new trend? Think again. We were talking about AT gear nearly 10 years ago. Plus we talk the ski racing training ground in a suburb of Minnesota’s Twin Cities.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/01-2007.jpg" alt="January 2007 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback Thursdays" title="" width="1000" height="1313" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 2007</h4>
<div class="caption">Where’s your ultimate winter weekend? Chances are, it’s one of the 24 we picked in the January 2007 issue. And we gave you the only crud-busting tip you’ll ever need, as well as how to equip your ski workshop.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/12-2006_0.jpg" alt="December 2006 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback Thursdays" title="" width="1000" height="1337" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">December 2006</h4>
<div class="caption">Hula hoop? Leash? Edgie Wedgie? In this issue, our ski expert spelled out how NOT to teach your kids to ski. Plus, we divulge the secrets of speed control, and 9 new jackets for frigid temps.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/11-2006.jpg" alt="November 2006 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback Thursday" title="" width="1000" height="1343" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">November 2006</h4>
<div class="caption">Got cold feet? We have the fix. Want to be a better skier? We have the fix. Have a summer beer bod? We have that fix too. It’s the 2006 instruction issue.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/10-2006.jpg" alt="October 2006 | SKI Magazine Covers | Throwback Thursday" title="" width="1000" height="1336" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">October 2006</h4>
<div class="caption">Patrollers dishing on how to find powder stashes, find out how out of shape you are, plus a posh Fernie were tucked into this issue. And no. It seems as if Glen Plake will never slow down.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/09-2006.jpg" alt="September 2006 | Ski Magazine Covers" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">September 2006</h4>
<div class="caption">Remember the K2 Apache? Yeah, you could have won those. And if you didn’t win, you likely scoped all the hottest skis and boots in our annual Buyers Guide.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/0304-2006cover.jpg" alt="March 2006 | Ski Magazine Covers" title="" width="1000" height="1336" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March 2006</h4>
<div class="caption">Great snow, no crowds, and amazing deals sounds too good to be true, but in spring 2006, we dished on 8 of the best spring skiing resorts—and bump-busting mogul tips.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/02-2006cover.jpg" alt="February 2006 | Ski Magazine Covers | Throwback" title="" width="1000" height="1344" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2006</h4>
<div class="caption">Check out that mean carve and monster look of determination and focus on Bode. Was this America’s best-yet Olympic performance in alpine? For Julia Mancuso and Ted Ligety it was pretty awesome, but not for the rest of the team. Those Austrians, on the other hand, cleaned up.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201506/01-2006cover01.jpg" alt="January 2006 | Ski Magazine Covers | Throwback" title="" width="1000" height="1347" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 2006</h4>
<div class="caption">Whatever Town USA came of age in this issue, while we talked Utah’s “other” canyon, the world’s warmest gear, and the secrets of skiing in trees.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201505/12-2005cover.jpg" alt="December 2005 | Ski Magazine Cover" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">December 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">We know the CIA listens to our phone calls and reads our email, but they ski too? You can never escape Big Brother—but you can at least find out 10 ski resorts your kids will love and what the gear of the year is.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201505/11-2005cover.jpg" alt="November 2005 | Ski Magazine Cover" title="" width="1000" height="1337" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">November 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Sneak in some laps while on your next business trip, skiing in South Korea, and tips for annoying your ski instructor are just some of the topics we touched on in the November 2005 issue. Plus, check out that form.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201505/10-2005cover.jpg" alt="October 2005 SKI Magazine cover" title="" width="1000" height="1343" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">October 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Can you name the No. 1 resort from 2005? Plus we find some gourmet skiing in Quebec, a great fitness plan, and tips on renting the right ski house. (It was Deer Valley in the west and Tremblant in the east.)</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201505/09-2005cover.jpg" alt="September 2005, SKI Magazine" title="" width="1000" height="1338" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">September 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Back in 2005 we asked the age old question: "Do your boots really fit?". And that question is still being asked today. Plus all the new skis you could've wanted back then.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201409/sk_03_05_cover.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine March 2005" title="" width="1000" height="1294" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Skier Fredrik Bergmark finds the fresh as the Matterhorn looms in the background on this March 2005 cover. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201409/sk_02_05_news_no_upc.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine February 2004" title="" width="1000" height="1297" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">Keeping it real, we featured Mad River Glen, Snowbird, and a Michigan ski resort in the second issue of 2005. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201408/sk_01_05_no_upc.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine January 2005" title="" width="1000" height="1299" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 2005</h4>
<div class="caption">“Rapid deployment and maximum enjoyment?” Yes, please. The first issue of 2005 dished out a guide for storm chasers. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201408/sk_12_04_cover.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine December 2004" title="" width="1000" height="1297" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">December 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Dan Treadway parts the white sea at Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C., to introduce this 2004 issue’s field guide to powder. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201408/ski_11_04_cover.jpg" alt="November 2004 Ski Magazine" title="" width="1000" height="1298" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">November 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">The work of renowned ski photographer Lee Cohen made the November 2004 cover, capturing skier Dan Whithey on Baldy Shoulder at Alta, Utah. The issue included tips for tackling any terrain from top instructors.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201408/skoct04_cover.jpg" alt="October 2004 Ski Magazine" title="" width="1000" height="1298" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">October 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Andy Henkes finds the fresh at Vail’s Blue Sky Basin on the 2004 Resort Guide cover. In about a decade, skiers’ and readers’ yearning for deep, bluebird days still stands. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201408/ski_09_04_cover.jpg" alt="September 2004 Ski Magazine" title="" width="1000" height="1297" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">September 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Proof that mustard was hot about a decade ago, the 2004 Buyers Guide cover shot featured a super jazzed Olympian, Nelson Carmichael. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201408/ski.mtnsum04.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine 2004 Summer issue" title="" width="1000" height="1329" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Summer 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">This ultimate guide to summer (which is often the Northern skier’s least favorite season) dished out beta on where to ski and play in the mountains. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/april-04-cover-1.jpg" alt="March/April 2004" title="" width="1000" height="1317" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March/April 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">This “high-impact tribute” issue featured essential, timeless advice on how to fall without getting injured. Because, admit it, it happens. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/ski_feb_2004_cover.jpg" alt="February 2004" title="" width="1000" height="1335" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Vermont's Sugarbush looked powder-sugar-coated as Doug Lewis and Chris Parkinson ripped early morning turns on the February 2004 cover. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/january04-ski.jpg" alt="January 2004" title="" width="1000" height="1319" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 2004</h4>
<div class="caption">Much to some die-hard’s dismay (and many a reader’s delight), we revealed skiing’s biggest secrets in this January 2004 issue. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/december03-ski.jpg" alt="December 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1316" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">December 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Wonder woman Wendy Fisher works pristine powder in Pemberton, B.C., on the last issue of 2003. We bet she’s mastered the 10 Benchmark Challenges that prove someone’s a “Good Enough” skier. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/november03-ski.jpg" alt="November 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1329" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">November 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Rick Greener carved deep, fresh trenches at Alta on the November 2003 cover—reason number 27 why we ski. Heavenly, Stowe, and Stowe make the list too. We’re pretty sure we can come up with more than 46 reasons to ski these days.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/october03-ski.jpg" alt="October 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1335" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">October 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Two skiers took the plunge through British Columbia’s sparkling powder on this 2003 resort guide cover. The issue dished on what was new and hot at North America’s top resorts, plus Cliff Notes on the runs you’d love to say you skied. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/september03-ski.jpg" alt="September 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1300" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">September 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Boot tester Matt Ross endures another tough day at the office on the cover of the 2003 Buyer’s Guide. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201407/ski_m_a03.jpg" alt="March/April 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March/April 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Did you know that when former Vice President Dick Cheney first skied he wore blue jeans? We divulged that, the truth about painkilling pills, and sweet ski trips in this spring 2003 issue. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_feb03.jpg" alt="February 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Former 24-hour downhill ski racer Kate McBride Puckett didn’t need a fat-tired snow bike to get to or from the lifts in Aspen, Colorado. This February 2003 cover also featured snow-loving pup Chula.&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_jan03.jpg" alt="January 2003" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 2003</h4>
<div class="caption">Did you know Halle Berry skied? This January 2003 dished on celeb parties, plus the best value inns (for the rest of us).&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_12-dec02.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine December 2002 issue cover" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">December 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Michaela Frostad takes a breather between runs at Snowbird, Utah, to pose for the December 2002 cover. This family issue featured tips on picking the perfect ski house rental (must have hot tub and plenty of beds).&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_11-nov02.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine November 2002 issue cover" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">November 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Back in November 2002, you could get an all-inclusive ski week in Europe for $700. Who has a time machine we can use?&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_10-oct02.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine 2002 Resort Guide" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">October 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Telluride’s torchlight parade made this 2002 Resort Guide cover shine. The resort placed 12<sup>th</sup> overall in that year’s reader rankings while Vail and Tremblant topped the lists.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_9-sep02.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine 2002 Buyer&#039;s Guide" title="" width="1000" height="1333" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">September 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Boot tester Andrew Couperthwait charged through Vail powder on the first issue of 2002. This gold-hued buyer’s guide featured the best gear out of 376 skis, boots, and bindings tested.&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/feb02.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine February 2002 cover" title="" width="1000" height="1335" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2002</h4>
<div class="caption">Before the Winter Olympics in Utah, Dave McMacken illustrated this frame-able February 2002 cover. U-S-A, U-S-A!</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_02_01.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine February 2001 cover" title="" width="1000" height="1365" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">February 2001</h4>
<div class="caption">We asked the tough questions in this 2001 issue: “Is Skiing Better Than Sex?”&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_mar99.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine March/April 1999" title="" width="1000" height="1375" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March/April 1999</h4>
<div class="caption">We ignored the memo that skiing was not cool. So did this dude, who’s rocking floral trunks, slick sunnies, and skinny K2s. Super cool.&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/ski_mar97.jpg" alt="Ski Magazine March/April 1997" title="" width="1000" height="1375" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">March/April 1997</h4>
<div class="caption">You know it’s spring when you don a Hawaiian shirt and wear your goggles backwards. This cover celebrates spring flings, plus an exposé on risk-taking skiers.&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201405/ski_dec96.jpg" alt="December 1996" title="" width="1000" height="1376" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">December 1996</h4>
<div class="caption">Our 60<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;anniversary issue featured a painting by Jacques Parker that originally appeared in the January 1949 issue. We like the classic set up so much we have a pair of skis like this parked in the office.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201405/ski_jan96.jpg" alt="January 1996" title="" width="1000" height="1376" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 1996</h4>
<div class="caption">“Did you know, that when it snows, my eyes become large, and the light that you shine can be seen?” In 1995, Seal sang those words in his chart-topping hit “Kiss From A Rose,” although his phat sunnies obscure the size of his eyes on this throwback cover.&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201404/ski_mar95.jpg" alt="April/March 1995" title="" width="1000" height="1376" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">April/March 1995</h4>
<div class="caption">Clearly we couldn't get enough of icon Glen Plake, who caught air for this spring 1995 cover. Skinny skis, a big Mohawk, and a retro onsie slightly detract from the bronzed, buff bodies working out in the upper corner.&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201404/ski_jan91.jpg" alt="January 1991" title="" width="1000" height="1376" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">January 1991</h4>
<div class="caption">Glen Plake graced the January 1991 cover. The jury's out on whether Plake's sunburn or onesie is brighter.</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/cover-shots#commentsApres SkiCompetitionGearHow To PeopleResortsSki CultureSnow PhotosTricksMountain CultureHistorymagazine coversski magazinesthrowback thursdayCURRENT_SITE55591915http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201508/covers0108-tout.jpg55593076Ski Magazine Archives | Throwback Thursday CoversWe’re bringing back the best pow, gear, and mountain shots from days of yore.gallery55608119http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201509/nov-08.jpgNovember 2008
<p>When you want to be a better skier, you look to the 2008 instruction guide that’s complete with “4 easy tips to improve your skiing,” “8 most common problems solved,” and a very happy powder skier.</p>
55608118http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201509/oct-08.jpgOctober 2008
<p>Deer Valley was at the top of the list for five years until being dethroned in 2012. But the Utah resort is still consistently in the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/resort-guide-2014-15">top rankings</a>.</p>
55607861http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/sept-08.jpgSeptember 2008
<p>We dished on the equipment you may have missed in addition to resorts that guarantee snow—wouldn’t that have been nice this past season?</p>
55607860http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/0308cover.jpgMarch 2008
<p>What are your favorite spring skiing resorts? Is it one of the top 5 that let you stretch your season?</p>
55606794http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/0208.jpgFebruary 2008
<p>Yes, we want to go back to Zermatt. And St. Anton. And Chamonix. And …</p>
55606793http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/0108.jpgJanuary 2008
<p>We dish on the perfect skis for you, where to stay at Copper, skiing bumps, and skiing in your backyard. And, wow! Wagner Custom Skis has come a long way since 2008.</p>
55606471http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/1207-ski-cvr-noupc.jpgDecember 2007
<p>Get cold much? We dished on the world’s warmest gear just to keep digits happy. And we mentioned a hidden Colorado resort, but then forgot how to find it.</p>
55606470http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201508/1107-ski-cvr-noupc.jpgNovember 2007
<p>We’ve heard of yoga on stand up paddleboards (SUP yoga), but on skis? Perhaps not, but at least we give you some great poses in addition to the ins and outs of Lake Louise, Smuggs, Alta, and tips on conquering the entire mountain.</p>
55605782http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/1007.jpgOctober 2007
<p>Check out those rad goggs on the cover of our 2008 Resort Guide, where we divulge the best resorts in the country, our favorite intermediate trails, and how to fly with your ski gear.</p>
55605781http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/0907.jpgSeptember 2007
<p>We made sure you lived up to your skis’ expectations via our special 2007-08 instruction section. Plus we dished on the best new gear for the season, and talked skiing Santa Fe, Okemo and Steamboat.</p>
55605059http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/03-2007.jpgMarch 2007
<p>How to find secret stashes, how to cleanse your soul, and how to cope with altitude, were just a few gems under this powder-filled cover.</p>
55605058http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201507/02-2007.jpgFebruary 2007
<p>Think alpine touring (AT) is a new trend? Think again. We were talking about AT gear nearly 10 years ago. Plus we talk the ski racing training ground in a suburb of Minnesota’s Twin Cities.</p>
55604464http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/01-2007.jpgJanuary 2007
<p>Where’s your ultimate winter weekend? Chances are, it’s one of the 24 we picked in the January 2007 issue. And we gave you the only crud-busting tip you’ll ever need, as well as how to equip your ski workshop.</p>
55604465http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/12-2006_0.jpgDecember 2006
<p>Hula hoop? Leash? Edgie Wedgie? In this issue, our ski expert spelled out how NOT to teach your kids to ski. Plus, we divulge the secrets of speed control, and 9 new jackets for frigid temps.</p>
55604133http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/11-2006.jpgNovember 2006
<p>Got cold feet? We have the fix. Want to be a better skier? We have the fix. Have a summer beer bod? We have that fix too. It’s the 2006 instruction issue.</p>
55604134http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/10-2006.jpgOctober 2006
<p>Patrollers dishing on how to find powder stashes, find out how out of shape you are, plus a posh Fernie were tucked into this issue. And no. It seems as if Glen Plake will never slow down.</p>
55603621http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/09-2006.jpgSeptember 2006
<p>Remember the K2 Apache? Yeah, you could have won those. And if you didn’t win, you likely scoped all the hottest skis and boots in our annual Buyers Guide.</p>
55603620http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/0304-2006cover.jpgMarch 2006
<p>Great snow, no crowds, and amazing deals sounds too good to be true, but in spring 2006, we dished on 8 of the best spring skiing resorts—and bump-busting mogul tips.</p>
55603347http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/02-2006cover.jpgFebruary 2006
<p>Check out that mean carve and monster look of determination and focus on Bode. Was this America’s best-yet Olympic performance in alpine? For Julia Mancuso and Ted Ligety it was pretty awesome, but not for the rest of the team. Those Austrians, on the other hand, cleaned up.</p>
55603346http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201506/01-2006cover01.jpgJanuary 2006
<p>Whatever Town USA came of age in this issue, while we talked Utah’s “other” canyon, the world’s warmest gear, and the secrets of skiing in trees.</p>
55603108http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/12-2005cover.jpgDecember 2005
<p>We know the CIA listens to our phone calls and reads our email, but they ski too? You can never escape Big Brother—but you can at least find out 10 ski resorts your kids will love and what the gear of the year is.</p>
55603107http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/11-2005cover.jpgNovember 2005
<p>Sneak in some laps while on your next business trip, skiing in South Korea, and tips for annoying your ski instructor are just some of the topics we touched on in the November 2005 issue. Plus, check out that form.</p>
55602366http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/10-2005cover.jpgOctober 2005
Can you name the No. 1 resort from 2005? Plus we find some gourmet skiing in Quebec, a great fitness plan, and tips on renting the right ski house. (It was Deer Valley in the west and Tremblant in the east.)
55602365http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201505/09-2005cover.jpgSeptember 2005
Back in 2005 we asked the age old question: "Do your boots really fit?". And that question is still being asked today. Plus all the new skis you could've wanted back then.
55593653http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201409/sk_03_05_cover.jpgMarch 2005
Skier Fredrik Bergmark finds the fresh as the Matterhorn looms in the background on this March 2005 cover.
55593654http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201409/sk_02_05_news_no_upc.jpgFebruary 2005
Keeping it real, we featured Mad River Glen, Snowbird, and a Michigan ski resort in the second issue of 2005.
55593077http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/sk_01_05_no_upc.jpgJanuary 2005
“Rapid deployment and maximum enjoyment?” Yes, please. The first issue of 2005 dished out a guide for storm chasers.
55593074http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/sk_12_04_cover.jpgDecember 2004
Dan Treadway parts the white sea at Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C., to introduce this 2004 issue’s field guide to powder.
55592859http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/ski_11_04_cover.jpgNovember 2004
The work of renowned ski photographer Lee Cohen made the November 2004 cover, capturing skier Dan Whithey on Baldy Shoulder at Alta, Utah. The issue included tips for tackling any terrain from top instructors.
55592860http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/skoct04_cover.jpgOctober 2004
Andy Henkes finds the fresh at Vail’s Blue Sky Basin on the 2004 Resort Guide cover. In about a decade, skiers’ and readers’ yearning for deep, bluebird days still stands.
55592765http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/ski_09_04_cover.jpgSeptember 2004
Proof that mustard was hot about a decade ago, the 2004 Buyers Guide cover shot featured a super jazzed Olympian, Nelson Carmichael.
55592764http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201408/ski.mtnsum04.jpgSummer 2004
This ultimate guide to summer (which is often the Northern skier’s least favorite season) dished out beta on where to ski and play in the mountains.
55592616http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/april-04-cover-1.jpgMarch/April 2004
This “high-impact tribute” issue featured essential, timeless advice on how to fall without getting injured. Because, admit it, it happens.
55592614http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/ski_feb_2004_cover.jpgFebruary 2004
Vermont's Sugarbush looked powder-sugar-coated as Doug Lewis and Chris Parkinson ripped early morning turns on the February 2004 cover.
55592420http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/january04-ski.jpgJanuary 2004
Much to some die-hard’s dismay (and many a reader’s delight), we revealed skiing’s biggest secrets in this January 2004 issue.
55592419http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/december03-ski.jpgDecember 2003
Wonder woman Wendy Fisher works pristine powder in Pemberton, B.C., on the last issue of 2003. We bet she’s mastered the 10 Benchmark Challenges that prove someone’s a “Good Enough” skier.
55592311http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/november03-ski.jpgNovember 2003
<p>Rick Greener carved deep, fresh trenches at Alta on the November 2003 cover—reason number 27 why we ski. Heavenly, Stowe, and Stowe make the list too. We’re pretty sure we can come up with more than 46 reasons to ski these days.</p>
55592312http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/october03-ski.jpgOctober 2003
Two skiers took the plunge through British Columbia’s sparkling powder on this 2003 resort guide cover. The issue dished on what was new and hot at North America’s top resorts, plus Cliff Notes on the runs you’d love to say you skied.
55592256http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/september03-ski.jpgSeptember 2003
Boot tester Matt Ross endures another tough day at the office on the cover of the 2003 Buyer’s Guide.
55592255http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/ski_m_a03.jpgMarch/April 2003
Did you know that when former Vice President Dick Cheney first skied he wore blue jeans? We divulged that, the truth about painkilling pills, and sweet ski trips in this spring 2003 issue.
55592198http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_feb03.jpgFebruary 2003
<p>Former 24-hour downhill ski racer Kate McBride Puckett didn’t need a fat-tired snow bike to get to or from the lifts in Aspen, Colorado. This February 2003 cover also featured snow-loving pup Chula.&nbsp;</p>
55592199http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_jan03.jpgJanuary 2003
<p>Did you know Halle Berry skied? This January 2003 dished on celeb parties, plus the best value inns (for the rest of us).&nbsp;</p>
55592133http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_12-dec02.jpgDecember 2002
<p>Michaela Frostad takes a breather between runs at Snowbird, Utah, to pose for the December 2002 cover. This family issue featured tips on picking the perfect ski house rental (must have hot tub and plenty of beds).&nbsp;</p>
55592132http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_11-nov02.jpgNovember 2002
<p>Back in November 2002, you could get an all-inclusive ski week in Europe for $700. Who has a time machine we can use?&nbsp;</p>
55592096http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_10-oct02.jpgOctober 2002
<p>Telluride’s torchlight parade made this 2002 Resort Guide cover shine. The resort placed 12<sup>th</sup> overall in that year’s reader rankings while Vail and Tremblant topped the lists.</p>
55592095http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_9-sep02.jpgSeptember 2002
<p>Boot tester Andrew Couperthwait charged through Vail powder on the first issue of 2002. This gold-hued buyer’s guide featured the best gear out of 376 skis, boots, and bindings tested.&nbsp;</p>
55592070http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/feb02.jpgFebruary 2002
<p>Before the Winter Olympics in Utah, Dave McMacken illustrated this frame-able February 2002 cover. U-S-A, U-S-A!</p>
55592071http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_02_01.jpgFebruary 2001
<p>We asked the tough questions in this 2001 issue: “Is Skiing Better Than Sex?”&nbsp;</p>
55592068http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_mar99.jpgMarch/April 1999
<p>We ignored the memo that skiing was not cool. So did this dude, who’s rocking floral trunks, slick sunnies, and skinny K2s. Super cool.&nbsp;</p>
55592067http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/ski_mar97.jpgMarch/April 1997
<p>You know it’s spring when you don a Hawaiian shirt and wear your goggles backwards. This cover celebrates spring flings, plus an exposé on risk-taking skiers.&nbsp;</p>
55592003http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201405/ski_dec96.jpgDecember 1996
<p>Our 60<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;anniversary issue featured a painting by Jacques Parker that originally appeared in the January 1949 issue. We like the classic set up so much we have a pair of skis like this parked in the office.</p>
55592002http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201405/ski_jan96.jpgJanuary 1996
<p>“Did you know, that when it snows, my eyes become large, and the light that you shine can be seen?” In 1995, Seal sang those words in his chart-topping hit “Kiss From A Rose,” although his phat sunnies obscure the size of his eyes on this throwback cover.&nbsp;</p>
55591917http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201404/ski_mar95.jpgApril/March 1995
<p>Clearly we couldn't get enough of icon Glen Plake, who caught air for this spring 1995 cover. Skinny skis, a big Mohawk, and a retro onsie slightly detract from the bronzed, buff bodies working out in the upper corner.&nbsp;</p>
55591916http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201404/ski_jan91.jpgJanuary 1991
<p>Glen Plake graced the January 1991 cover. The jury's out on whether Plake's sunburn or onesie is brighter.</p>
Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:29:51 +0000ecarey55591915 at http://www.skinet.com/ski11 Spring Festivalshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/11-spring-festivals?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/taos2-cred-brendancurranphotography.jpg" alt="Taos, New Mexico – New Belgium Mountain Adventure" title="" width="1000" height="668" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Brendan Curran Photography</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Taos, New Mexico – New Belgium Mountain Adventure</h4>
<div class="caption">March 14 <p>As the second stop on New Belgium’s Mountain Adventure, Taos&nbsp;hosts this mountain-wide scavenger hunt. Teams of four thirsty skiers in costumes compete to win prizes. Plus there are beer and drink specials all day.</p> <p>Cost: $10</p> <p><a href="http://www.skitaos.org/" target="_blank">www.skitaos.org</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/jacksonhole2-cred-jacksonhole.jpg" alt="Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Jackson Hole Rendezvous Fest" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Jackson Hole Mountain Resort</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Jackson Hole Rendezvous Fest</h4>
<div class="caption">March 19-22 <p>Rendezvous Fest is a music extravaganza weekend with free concerts from Americana, rock, and reggae artists. Michael Franti and Spearhead, along with Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, are on the docket to play this year.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.jacksonhole.com/" target="_blank">www.jacksonhole.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/canyonspondskimming4-cred-vailresorts.jpg" alt="Canyons, Utah – Spring Gruv Festival" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Vail Resorts</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Canyons, Utah – Spring Gruv Festival</h4>
<div class="caption">March 20-29 <p>Skiers at Canyons will be grooving into spring with 10 days of free concerts, a pond-skimming contest, and Red Bull’s Schlittentag sledding event.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.canyonsresort.com/" target="_blank">www.canyonsresort.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/telluride2-cred-telluridemtnresort.jpg" alt="Telluride, Colorado – Mountain Town Get Down " title="" width="1000" height="1000" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Telluride Ski Resort</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Telluride, Colorado – Mountain Town Get Down </h4>
<div class="caption">March 28 – 29 <p>Two days of sun, live music, and partying on the slopes? And a free concert by The Cold War Kids? Yes, please. Plus, there’s a bikini salom race on Sunday.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.tellurideskiresort.com/" target="_blank">www.tellurideskiresort.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/steamboat1-cred-steamboat%20ski%20resort%20_%20larry%20pierce.jpg" alt="Steamboat Springs, Colorado – Springalicious Festival " title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Steamboat/Larry Pierce</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Steamboat Springs, Colorado – Springalicious Festival </h4>
<div class="caption">April 1-12 <p>The last two weeks of the season at Steamboat are packed with free live music from the likes of The Motet and The Infamous Stringdusters, and rowdy events like the Toes On The Nose Surf Jam.</p> <p>Cost: Free concerts, $20 for pond skim and surf jam registration<ins datetime="2015-03-10T16:13" cite="mailto:Ryan%20Dionne"> </ins></p> <p><a href="http://www.steamboat.com/" target="_blank">www.steamboat.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/sundayriver_parrothead-cred-sundayriver.jpg" alt="Sunday River, Maine – Parrothead at Spring Festival" title="" width="1000" height="663" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Sunday River</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Sunday River, Maine – Parrothead at Spring Festival</h4>
<div class="caption">April 3-6 <p>Bud Light Lime is throwing a tropical themed slopeside party with live music, a margarita-mixing contest, key lime pie, and lots of beer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.sundayriver.com/" target="_blank">www.sundayriver.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/sugarloaf3-cred-sugarloaf.jpg" alt="Sugarloaf, Maine – Bud Light Reggae Fest " title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Sugarloaf</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Sugarloaf, Maine – Bud Light Reggae Fest </h4>
<div class="caption">April 9-12 <p>Live reggae performances from artists such as Iration and Soul Rebel Project highlight this spring party—get yer positive vibes, brotha.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.sugarloaf.com/" target="_blank">www.sugarloaf.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/whistler1-cred-davehumphreys.jpg" alt=" Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia – World Ski and Snowboard Festival " title="" width="1000" height="668" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Whistler Blackcomb</span></div>
<h4 class="title"> Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia – World Ski and Snowboard Festival </h4>
<div class="caption">The largest outdoor music showcase in Canada takes place over 10 days full of live music at the base of the mountain. There will also be film, fashion, and art showcases, and of course ski and snowboard competitions. <p>Cost: outdoor concerts are free, showcases and events are $10-35</p><p><a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/" target="_blank">www.whistlerblackcomb.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/breck-cred-vailresorts.jpg" alt="Breckenridge, Colorado – Spring Fever Beer Festival " title="" width="1000" height="563" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Vail Resorts</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Breckenridge, Colorado – Spring Fever Beer Festival </h4>
<div class="caption">April 11 <p>Skiers will stay (de)hydrated in downtown Breckenridge. This spring fest has 30 beer vendors scheduled to line Ridge Street, as well as live music and a ’70s disco theme. Get tickets early because this event is said to sell out quickly.</p> <p>Cost: $27.50-$35 for unlimited beer tasting</p> <p><a href="http://www.breckenridge.com/" target="_blank">www.breckenridge.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/mammoth1-cred-peter%20morning_mmsa.jpg" alt="Mammoth Mountain, California – Pond Skim " title="" width="1000" height="665" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Peter Morning/MMSA</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Mammoth Mountain, California – Pond Skim </h4>
<div class="caption">April 19 <p>Sixty competitors attempt to straight line across a 110-foot-long pond—and they must be dressed in costume. Front-row seats: priceless.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.mammothmountain.com/" target="_blank">www.mammothmountain.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201503/killington1-cred-killingtonresort.jpg" alt="Killington, Vermont — May Day Slalom " title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Killington Resort</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Killington, Vermont — May Day Slalom </h4>
<div class="caption">May 1 <p>Mud or not, Killington schedules its slalom race to celebrate the end of a great season. The race is open to the first 200 people with a season pass or lift ticket to sign up, and costumes actually aren’t required—it’s for those who mean business.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.killington.com/site/index.html" target="_blank">www.killington.com</a></p></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/11-spring-festivals#commentsApres SkiCompetitionFood and DrinkPeopleResortsMountain CultureApres skispring festivalsspring festivals at ski resortsspring skiingEast CoastRockiesWestern USBritish ColumbiaCanadaBreckenridge Ski ResortCanyons ResortJackson HoleKillingtonMammoth MountainSteamboatSugarloafSunday RiverTellurideWhistler BlackcombCURRENT_SITE55599920http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201503/canyonspondskimming4-cred-vailresorts-tout.jpg55599919Spring Fests 2015-16 with great spring skiing, pond skimming and more.
Spring Fests 2015-16 with great spring skiing, pond skimming and more.
Can’t-miss spring skiing events at ski resorts across the continent. gallery55599928http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/taos2-cred-brendancurranphotography.jpgBrendan Curran PhotographyTaos, New Mexico – New Belgium Mountain Adventure
<p>March 14</p> <p>As the second stop on New Belgium’s Mountain Adventure, Taos&nbsp;hosts this mountain-wide scavenger hunt. Teams of four thirsty skiers in costumes compete to win prizes. Plus there are beer and drink specials all day.</p> <p>Cost: $10</p> <p><a href="http://www.skitaos.org/" target="_blank">www.skitaos.org</a></p>
55599923http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/jacksonhole2-cred-jacksonhole.jpgJackson Hole Mountain ResortJackson Hole, Wyoming – Jackson Hole Rendezvous Fest
<p>March 19-22</p> <p>Rendezvous Fest is a music extravaganza weekend with free concerts from Americana, rock, and reggae artists. Michael Franti and Spearhead, along with Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, are on the docket to play this year.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.jacksonhole.com/" target="_blank">www.jacksonhole.com</a></p>
55599922http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/canyonspondskimming4-cred-vailresorts.jpgVail ResortsCanyons, Utah – Spring Gruv Festival
<p>March 20-29</p> <p>Skiers at Canyons will be grooving into spring with 10 days of free concerts, a pond-skimming contest, and Red Bull’s Schlittentag sledding event.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.canyonsresort.com/" target="_blank">www.canyonsresort.com</a></p>
55599929http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/telluride2-cred-telluridemtnresort.jpgTelluride Ski ResortTelluride, Colorado – Mountain Town Get Down
<p>March 28 – 29</p> <p>Two days of sun, live music, and partying on the slopes? And a free concert by The Cold War Kids? Yes, please. Plus, there’s a bikini salom race on Sunday.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.tellurideskiresort.com/" target="_blank">www.tellurideskiresort.com</a></p>
55599926http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/steamboat1-cred-steamboat ski resort _ larry pierce.jpgSteamboat/Larry PierceSteamboat Springs, Colorado – Springalicious Festival
<p>April 1-12</p> <p>The last two weeks of the season at Steamboat are packed with free live music from the likes of The Motet and The Infamous Stringdusters, and rowdy events like the Toes On The Nose Surf Jam.</p> <p>Cost: Free concerts, $20 for pond skim and surf jam registration<ins datetime="2015-03-10T16:13" cite="mailto:Ryan%20Dionne"> </ins></p> <p><a href="http://www.steamboat.com/" target="_blank">www.steamboat.com</a></p>
55599933http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/sundayriver_parrothead-cred-sundayriver.jpgSunday RiverSunday River, Maine – Parrothead at Spring Festival
<p>April 3-6</p> <p>Bud Light Lime is throwing a tropical themed slopeside party with live music, a margarita-mixing contest, key lime pie, and lots of beer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.sundayriver.com/" target="_blank">www.sundayriver.com</a></p>
55599927http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/sugarloaf3-cred-sugarloaf.jpgSugarloafSugarloaf, Maine – Bud Light Reggae Fest
<p>April 9-12</p> <p>Live reggae performances from artists such as Iration and Soul Rebel Project highlight this spring party—get yer positive vibes, brotha.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.sugarloaf.com/" target="_blank">www.sugarloaf.com</a></p>
55599930http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/whistler1-cred-davehumphreys.jpgWhistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia – World Ski and Snowboard Festival
<p>The largest outdoor music showcase in Canada takes place over 10 days full of live music at the base of the mountain. There will also be film, fashion, and art showcases, and of course ski and snowboard competitions.</p> <p>Cost: outdoor concerts are free, showcases and events are $10-35</p><p><a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/" target="_blank">www.whistlerblackcomb.com</a></p>
55599921http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/breck-cred-vailresorts.jpgVail ResortsBreckenridge, Colorado – Spring Fever Beer Festival
<p>April 11</p> <p>Skiers will stay (de)hydrated in downtown Breckenridge. This spring fest has 30 beer vendors scheduled to line Ridge Street, as well as live music and a ’70s disco theme. Get tickets early because this event is said to sell out quickly.</p> <p>Cost: $27.50-$35 for unlimited beer tasting</p> <p><a href="http://www.breckenridge.com/" target="_blank">www.breckenridge.com</a></p>
55599925http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/mammoth1-cred-peter morning_mmsa.jpgPeter Morning/MMSAMammoth Mountain, California – Pond Skim
<p>April 19</p> <p>Sixty competitors attempt to straight line across a 110-foot-long pond—and they must be dressed in costume. Front-row seats: priceless.</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.mammothmountain.com/" target="_blank">www.mammothmountain.com</a></p>
55599924http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201503/killington1-cred-killingtonresort.jpgKillington ResortKillington, Vermont — May Day Slalom
<p>May 1</p> <p>Mud or not, Killington schedules its slalom race to celebrate the end of a great season. The race is open to the first 200 people with a season pass or lift ticket to sign up, and costumes actually aren’t required—it’s for those who mean business.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cost: Free</p> <p><a href="http://www.killington.com/site/index.html" target="_blank">www.killington.com</a></p>
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:09:56 +0000ecarey55599920 at http://www.skinet.com/skiWho To Watch at the Alpine World Championshipshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/who-watch-alpine-world-championships?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/anna-fenninger-credit-erich-spiess-ski0115_awc06.jpg" alt="Anna Fenninger " title="" width="1000" height="1353" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Erich Spiess</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Anna Fenninger </h4>
<div class="caption">AUSTRIA<p>Fenninger was still a teenager when the Austrian media began comparing her to one of her country’s most illustrious stars, Annemarie Moser-Pröll, the great champion of the 1970s who came from the same region of Austria. The pressure may have slowed her rise, but last year at age 24 Fenninger ousted Tina Maze from the world’s No. 1 ranking and won the Olympic super G to boot. She leveraged her international fame to raise funds for African cheetahs—“swift and beautiful” is the idea.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/lara-gut-credit-peter-lehner-picture-alliance-dpa-ap-images-ski0115_awc07.jpg" alt="Lara Gut " title="" width="1000" height="948" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Peter Lehner/Picture Alliance/DPA/AP Images</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Lara Gut </h4>
<div class="caption">SWITZERLAND&nbsp;<p>Short, blond, and muscular, Gut (pronounced <em>goot</em>) is a Swiss, female Bode Miller— a gifted, independent, and stubborn outsider unafraid to clash with authority (a 2010 fight with her team’s administrators got her briefly suspended). Gut, now 23, has apparently reached a pragmatic truce that has allowed her to fully realize her potential, both as a multidiscipline threat and as a hot commercial property. For proof, see her in the 2013 Lange Girl campaign or, better yet, in <em>Tutti Giù</em>, her feature-film debut.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/marcel-hirscher-credit-erich-spiess-ski0115_awc08.jpg" alt="Marcel Hirscher " title="" width="1000" height="1345" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Erich Spiess</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Marcel Hirscher </h4>
<div class="caption">AUSTRIA <p>This glamorpuss from greater Salzburg may be the only man who can stop Ted Ligety in GS, and Hirscher is the reigning world champion in slalom too. At age 25, he has already won the overall World Cup title three years straight, but he’s no Hermann Maier; disregarding the downhill discipline entirely frees up a lot more of December and January for him to train in the tech events, guided by the attentive coaching of his father, Ferdinand.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/ted-ligety-credit-kevin-krill-ski0115_awc09.jpg" alt="Ted Ligety " title="" width="1000" height="1500" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Kevin Krill</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ted Ligety </h4>
<div class="caption">U.S.A. <p>Ligety should surpass Phil Mahre this year as the second most successful male skier in U.S. history (Bode Miller is No. 1). The 30-year-old Utahan won three of the five gold medals available at the previous world championships. His nickname is “Mr. GS,” for the discipline he has dominated for the past four years, especially at Beaver Creek, where he is a four-time winner in the World Cup tour’s annual stop. His secret is at least partly fitness; the course is one of the longest in the world.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/tina-maze-credit-courtesy-of-the-ski-association-of-slovenia-ski0115_awc16.jpg" alt="Tina Maze " title="" width="1000" height="1263" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Courtesy of the Ski Association of Slovenia</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Tina Maze </h4>
<div class="caption">SLOVENIA <p>Hailing from a Slovenian mining town, Maze learned to race on a tiny slope whose floodlights defied the Communist gloom. She had to build her own team to reach No. 1, but by age 29 she’d done it, unseating Lindsey Vonn months before Vonn wrecked her knee at Schladming two years ago. Maze went on to record arguably the best season in ski-racing history and scored two gold medals (downhill and GS) at the Sochi Games. Now 31, she says she may retire soon.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/mikaela-shiffrin-credit-cody-downard-ski0115_awc19.jpg" alt="Mikaela Shiffrin " title="" width="1000" height="1500" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span> Cody Downard</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Mikaela Shiffrin </h4>
<div class="caption">U.S.A. <p>“Prodigy” can conjure images of a socially awkward robo-child, too fragile for the pressure his or her brilliance inevitably creates. But with Olympic and World Cup titles in her hand already, 19-year-old Shiffrin is managing fame just fine. At Beaver Creek, “Shiffy” will be a favorite to defend her world championship slalom gold, and she looks like a smart bet for a GS medal too. The only question is whether she can retain her edge in the technical events as she ventures into the perilous speed events.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/sarah-schleper-de-gaxiola-credit-jonathan-selkowitz-ski0115_awc18.jpg" alt="Sarah Schleper de Gaxiola" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Jonathan Selkowitz</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Sarah Schleper de Gaxiola</h4>
<div class="caption">MEXICO <p>In the Austrian and Swiss tabloids,&nbsp;where the pageantry of alpine ski racing is most faithfully reflected, they are called the “<em>exotiks</em>”—the inspiring and not particularly speedy racers representing nations that aren’t exactly hotbeds of skiing culture. There’s Prince Hubertus von Hohenlohe, a fashionista with royal lineage and a Mexican passport. An artist and bon vivant, he was 55 years old at the Sochi Games last year, racing (and crashing) in a mariachi-themed suit of his own design.</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201502/kwame-nkrumah-acheampong-credit-ap-photo-sergey-ponomarev-ski0115_awc17.jpg" alt="Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong " title="" width="1000" height="1442" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong </h4>
<div class="caption">GHANA <p>Consider Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong of Ghana, a.k.a. “The Snow Leopard,” who taught himself to ski at an indoor ski arena near London. After making his way to the 2007 worlds, he became an Olympian in 2010, accomplishing his goal of not finishing last.&nbsp;</p><p><em><a title="FIS Alpine World Championships Preview" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/world-championships-poised-and-ready" target="_blank">See more on the FIS Alpine World Championships in Vail/Beaver Creek, Colorado, here.</a></em></p></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/who-watch-alpine-world-championships#commentsCompetitionPeopleSki CultureNewsSki Performancefis world cupMikaela Shiffrinted ligetyVail Beaver Creek 2015World ChampionshipsBeaver CreekVailCURRENT_SITE55597792http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201502/ted-ligety-tout-credit-jonathan-selkowitz-ski0115_awc05.jpg55597791Who To Watch at the FIS Alpine World Championships | Photo: Jonathan Selkowitz
Who To Watch at the FIS Alpine World Championships | Photo: Jonathan Selkowitz
There’s more to ski racing than Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller. Watch for these racers at the FIS Alpine World Championships in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado. gallery55597800http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/anna-fenninger-credit-erich-spiess-ski0115_awc06.jpgErich SpiessAnna Fenninger
<p>AUSTRIA</p><p>Fenninger was still a teenager when the Austrian media began comparing her to one of her country’s most illustrious stars, Annemarie Moser-Pröll, the great champion of the 1970s who came from the same region of Austria. The pressure may have slowed her rise, but last year at age 24 Fenninger ousted Tina Maze from the world’s No. 1 ranking and won the Olympic super G to boot. She leveraged her international fame to raise funds for African cheetahs—“swift and beautiful” is the idea.&nbsp;</p>
55597799http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/lara-gut-credit-peter-lehner-picture-alliance-dpa-ap-images-ski0115_awc07.jpgPeter Lehner/Picture Alliance/DPA/AP ImagesLara Gut
<p>SWITZERLAND&nbsp;</p><p>Short, blond, and muscular, Gut (pronounced <em>goot</em>) is a Swiss, female Bode Miller— a gifted, independent, and stubborn outsider unafraid to clash with authority (a 2010 fight with her team’s administrators got her briefly suspended). Gut, now 23, has apparently reached a pragmatic truce that has allowed her to fully realize her potential, both as a multidiscipline threat and as a hot commercial property. For proof, see her in the 2013 Lange Girl campaign or, better yet, in <em>Tutti Giù</em>, her feature-film debut.&nbsp;</p>
55597798http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/marcel-hirscher-credit-erich-spiess-ski0115_awc08.jpgErich SpiessMarcel Hirscher
<p>AUSTRIA</p> <p>This glamorpuss from greater Salzburg may be the only man who can stop Ted Ligety in GS, and Hirscher is the reigning world champion in slalom too. At age 25, he has already won the overall World Cup title three years straight, but he’s no Hermann Maier; disregarding the downhill discipline entirely frees up a lot more of December and January for him to train in the tech events, guided by the attentive coaching of his father, Ferdinand.&nbsp;</p>
55597797http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/ted-ligety-credit-kevin-krill-ski0115_awc09.jpgKevin KrillTed Ligety
<p>U.S.A.</p> <p>Ligety should surpass Phil Mahre this year as the second most successful male skier in U.S. history (Bode Miller is No. 1). The 30-year-old Utahan won three of the five gold medals available at the previous world championships. His nickname is “Mr. GS,” for the discipline he has dominated for the past four years, especially at Beaver Creek, where he is a four-time winner in the World Cup tour’s annual stop. His secret is at least partly fitness; the course is one of the longest in the world.&nbsp;</p>
55597796http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/tina-maze-credit-courtesy-of-the-ski-association-of-slovenia-ski0115_awc16.jpgCourtesy of the Ski Association of SloveniaTina Maze
<p>SLOVENIA</p> <p>Hailing from a Slovenian mining town, Maze learned to race on a tiny slope whose floodlights defied the Communist gloom. She had to build her own team to reach No. 1, but by age 29 she’d done it, unseating Lindsey Vonn months before Vonn wrecked her knee at Schladming two years ago. Maze went on to record arguably the best season in ski-racing history and scored two gold medals (downhill and GS) at the Sochi Games. Now 31, she says she may retire soon.&nbsp;</p>
55597793http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/mikaela-shiffrin-credit-cody-downard-ski0115_awc19.jpgCody DownardMikaela Shiffrin
<p>U.S.A.</p> <p>“Prodigy” can conjure images of a socially awkward robo-child, too fragile for the pressure his or her brilliance inevitably creates. But with Olympic and World Cup titles in her hand already, 19-year-old Shiffrin is managing fame just fine. At Beaver Creek, “Shiffy” will be a favorite to defend her world championship slalom gold, and she looks like a smart bet for a GS medal too. The only question is whether she can retain her edge in the technical events as she ventures into the perilous speed events.&nbsp;</p>
55597794http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/sarah-schleper-de-gaxiola-credit-jonathan-selkowitz-ski0115_awc18.jpgJonathan SelkowitzSarah Schleper de Gaxiola
<p>MEXICO</p> <p>In the Austrian and Swiss tabloids,&nbsp;where the pageantry of alpine ski racing is most faithfully reflected, they are called the “<em>exotiks</em>”—the inspiring and not particularly speedy racers representing nations that aren’t exactly hotbeds of skiing culture. There’s Prince Hubertus von Hohenlohe, a fashionista with royal lineage and a Mexican passport. An artist and bon vivant, he was 55 years old at the Sochi Games last year, racing (and crashing) in a mariachi-themed suit of his own design.</p> <p>Laugh if you will, but there is a certain brave nobility to their quest; though some are undoubtedly wealthy dilettantes, many more make their way to the race hill without the benefit of coaching and logistical support that big national teams take for granted.</p> <p>Joining their ranks this year will be Sarah Schleper de Gaxiola, a Vail native whose 15-year career on the U.S. Ski Team ended in 2011. Married to a Mexican national, she obtained Mexican citizenship last spring, so she’ll be von Hohenlohe’s teammate in 2015.&nbsp;</p>
55597795http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201502/kwame-nkrumah-acheampong-credit-ap-photo-sergey-ponomarev-ski0115_awc17.jpgAP Photo/Sergey PonomarevKwame Nkrumah-Acheampong
<p>GHANA</p> <p>Consider Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong of Ghana, a.k.a. “The Snow Leopard,” who taught himself to ski at an indoor ski arena near London. After making his way to the 2007 worlds, he became an Olympian in 2010, accomplishing his goal of not finishing last.&nbsp;</p><p><em><a title="FIS Alpine World Championships Preview" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/world-championships-poised-and-ready" target="_blank">See more on the FIS Alpine World Championships in Vail/Beaver Creek, Colorado, here.</a></em></p>
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:13:40 +0000ecarey55597792 at http://www.skinet.com/skiPast Winter Olympics Venueshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/past-winter-olympics-venues?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/chamonix1924.jpg" alt="1924- Chamonix, France" title="" width="1000" height="789" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1924- Chamonix, France</h4>
<div class="caption">Originally known as “Winter Sports Week,” the first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France. There were only 16 events, 10,000 spectators, and 258 athletes. Eleven women competed, setting the tone for the future of women’s athletics. Little did anyone know how big the Winter Olympics were going to become.
Countries: 16
Men: 247
Women: 11
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/stmoritz1928.jpg" alt="1928- St. Moritz, Switzerland" title="" width="1000" height="719" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1928- St. Moritz, Switzerland</h4>
<div class="caption">The second Winter Olympics proved the games would be a mainstay. The number of athletes nearly doubled from Chamonix to 464, including 26 women. Japan made its Winter Olympics debut, as did the sport of Skeleton, which helped earn St. Moritz the reputation as the birthplace of Skeleton. The city hosted the games again in 1948.
Countries: 25
Men: 438
Women: 26
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/lakeplacid32.jpg" alt="1932- Lake Placid, New York USA" title="" width="1000" height="705" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1932- Lake Placid, New York USA</h4>
<div class="caption">Many obstacles challenged the first Winter Olympics in the United States. With fewer than 3,000 people reportedly living in Lake Placid at the time, the village had little help. However, the president of the planning committee, Godfrey Dewey, turned everything around by donating his land for the bobsled track and organizing the first Olympic indoor hockey game.
Countries: 17
Men: 231
Women: 21
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/garmisch1936.jpg" alt="1936- Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany" title="" width="1000" height="698" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1936- Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany</h4>
<div class="caption">The Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen marked the introduction of alpine skiing. At the time, instructors and professionals were not allowed to compete, leading Austria and Switzerland to boycott. Slalom and downhill were the only events at the time.
Countries: 28
Men: 566
Women: 80
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/stmoritz1948.jpg" alt="1948- St. Moritz, Switzerland" title="" width="1000" height="587" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1948- St. Moritz, Switzerland</h4>
<div class="caption">After a 12-year break due to World War II, the Winter Olympics were revived. St. Moritz stepped up to host what would be known as the “Games of Renewal.” It was here that the United States saw its first alpine skiing gold, when Gretchen Fraser won the women’s slalom.
Countries: 28
Men: 592
Women: 77
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/oslo52.jpg" alt="1952- Oslo, Norway" title="" width="1000" height="689" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1952- Oslo, Norway</h4>
<div class="caption">The birthplace of modern skiing got a chance to host the Winter Olympics in 1952. Portugal and New Zealand sent their first athletes to these games, and computers were used for the first time to score events. The progression in Oslo showed the vast future potential of the Winter Olympics.
Countries: 30
Men: 585
Women: 109
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/cortina1956.jpg" alt="1956- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy" title="" width="1000" height="743" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1956- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy</h4>
<div class="caption">After missing out on its opportunity to host the games in 1944 due to World War II, Italy was eager for its chance this time. These games marked the debut of the Soviet Union and its dominance on ice. Soviet Union speed skaters won three out of four events, and the men’s hockey team overtook the U.S. for gold.
Countries: 32
Men: 687
Women: 134
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/squaw1960.jpg" alt="1960- Squaw Valley, California USA" title="" width="1000" height="786" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1960- Squaw Valley, California USA</h4>
<div class="caption">The 1960 games in Squaw Valley marked the invention of instant replay, as well as the initiation of the Olympic anthem. Huge changes also came to alpine skiing when Frenchman, Jean Vuarnet, won the first gold on all- metal skis. Squaw Valley only had one lift when the bid was put in, but these games kick-started it into one of the most well-known resorts in the country.
Countries: 30
Men: 521
Women: 144
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/innsbruck1964.jpg" alt="1964- Innsbruck, Austria" title="" width="1000" height="798" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1964- Innsbruck, Austria</h4>
<div class="caption">The 1964 Innsbruck games were defined by a lack of snow. Austrian soldiers carved 20,000 blocks of ice from nearby slopes for the luge and bobsled tracks, while 40,000 cubic meters of snow were transferred to the alpine skiing hill. More than 1 million spectators showed up, shattering previous records and showing the dramatic increase in popularity.
Countries: 36
Men: 892
Women: 199
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/grenoble68_1.jpg" alt="1968- Grenoble, France " title="" width="1000" height="1002" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1968- Grenoble, France </h4>
<div class="caption">The games in Grenoble, France marked the first Winter Olympic broadcast on TV in color. The first doping tests were also conducted, making huge changes in the Olympic paradigm. Legend Jean-Claude Killy swept his competition by winning every alpine skiing event, thus confirming his sterling reputation.
Countries: 37
Men: 947
Women: 211
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/sapporo72.jpg" alt="1972- Sapporo, Japan" title="" width="1000" height="794" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Canadian Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1972- Sapporo, Japan</h4>
<div class="caption">Just like Italy, Japan got another chance to host the Winter Olympics after missing out during World War II. These were the first games to be hosted outside of Europe or the United States. Spain saw its first Winter Olympic gold when Francisco Fernández Ochoa came out on top in the men’s slalom.
Countries: 35
Men: 801
Women: 205
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/innsbruck76.jpg" alt="1976- Innsbruck, Austria" title="" width="1000" height="725" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Canadian Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1976- Innsbruck, Austria</h4>
<div class="caption">On February 4, 1976, two cauldrons were lit to represent Innsbruck’s second time hosting the Winter Olympics. Denver, Colo. was the planned venue, but Colorado residents didn’t agree with the proposed public funding. Ice dancing debuted here, and American Terry Kubicka landed the first backflip in figure skating. However, the highlight was arguably Franz Klammer’s downhill victory in his home country.
Countries: 37
Men: 892
Women: 231
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/lakeplacid1980.jpg" alt="1980- Lake Placid, New York, USA" title="" width="1000" height="668" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1980- Lake Placid, New York, USA</h4>
<div class="caption">The 1980 games in Lake Placid marked the introduction of artificial snow, a massive innovation that skiing events still utilize. American Eric Heiden won all five speed skating events, while the U.S. Men’s hockey team took gold in what is known as the “Miracle On Ice.”
Countries: 37
Men: 840
Women: 232
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/sarajevo1984.jpg" alt="1984- Sarajevo, Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina)" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1984- Sarajevo, Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina)</h4>
<div class="caption">These games marked the entertainment potential of the Olympics. Television viewing revenue skyrocketed from $20.7 million in Lake Placid to $102.7 million in Sarajevo. The highlight was arguably when legendary skiing brothers Phil and Steve Mahre took first and second respectively in the men’s slalom.
Countries: 49
Men: 998
Women: 274
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/calgary1988.jpg" alt="1988- Calgary, Canada" title="" width="1000" height="648" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1988- Calgary, Canada</h4>
<div class="caption">The 1988 Winter Olympics were characterized by expansion. The games were extended from Sarajevo’s 13 days to 16 days long, and from 39 events to 46. Alpine skiing added super-giant slalom (Super-G) and super-combined, making up the bulk of this expansion. These were also the first smoke-free games, marking a large social change.
Countries: 57
Men: 1122
Women: 301
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/albertville1992.jpg" alt="1992- Albertville, France" title="" width="1000" height="656" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1992- Albertville, France</h4>
<div class="caption">The games in Albertville, France marked the decision that summer and Winter Olympics would be spaced every two years. Freestyle skiing made its debut, along with short-track speed skating and women’s biathlon. Norway dominated Nordic skiing by winning every event, while Finland’s Toni Nieminen won men’s ski jumping at a record age of 16.
Countries: 64
Men: 1313
Women: 488
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/lillehammer94.jpg" alt="1994- Lillehammer, Norway" title="" width="1000" height="860" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Canadian Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1994- Lillehammer, Norway</h4>
<div class="caption">Only two years after the 1992 games in Albertville, France, athletes gathered once again. These games were the start of the staggered summer-winter schedule that we know today. Switzerland’s Vreni Schneider won a full set of medals in alpine skiing, and Italy’s Manuela Di Centa made it to the podium in every Nordic skiing event.
Countries: 67
Men: 1215
Women: 522
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/nagano1998.jpg" alt="1998- Nagano, Japan" title="" width="1000" height="655" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">1998- Nagano, Japan</h4>
<div class="caption">After 26 years, the Winter Olympics returned to Japan. Snowboarding halfpipe made its debut, accompanied by the resurrection of curling. American Tara Lipinski made history by winning women’s figure skating at 15 years old, while Hermann Maier recovered from a terrifying downhill crash to win the super giant slalom and giant slalom.
Countries: 72
Men: 1389
Women: 787
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/saltlake2002.jpg" alt="2002- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">2002- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA</h4>
<div class="caption">A 22-year break had Americans excited to host the Winter Olympics again. American bobsled athlete, Vonetta Flowers, became the first African American to win a Winter Olympic gold. China and Australia both won gold for the first time, and instant replay was first utilized in figure skating.
Countries: 77
Men: 1513
Women: 886
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/torino2006.jpg" alt="2006- Torino, Italy" title="" width="1000" height="670" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">2006- Torino, Italy</h4>
<div class="caption">In 2006, with a population of 900,000, Torino became the largest city to host the Winter Olympics. Tanja Poutiainen showed great athleticism by winning Finland’s first alpine skiing medal. Her country had already won 71 Nordic skiing medals by that time. The use of cell phones and the web were colossal changes, giving people the ability to watch and check scores from nearly anywhere.
Countries: 80
Men: 1548
Women: 960
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201307/vancouver2010.jpg" alt="2010- Vancouver, Canada" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>International Olympic Committee</span></div>
<h4 class="title">2010- Vancouver, Canada</h4>
<div class="caption">The winter games in Vancouver were great for American alpine skiing. Bode Miller gathered a full set of medals: bronze in downhill, silver in super giant slalom, and gold in the super-combined. Andrew Weibrecht won bronze in the Super-G. Lindsey Vonn won gold in the downhill, and bronze in the Super-G, while Julia Mancuso took home silver in downhill and super-combined.
Countries: 82
Men: 1522
Women: 1044
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/past-winter-olympics-venues#commentsCompetitionPeopleSki CultureMountain CultureSochi Olympics 2014OlympicsPast Olympicssochi 2014winter olympicsCURRENT_SITE55587836http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201307/saltlake2002ckishimoto-ioc_nagaya-yo_ppho10020026.ori_.jpg55587835Winter Olympic Venues ThumbnailHere's a look back at past Winter Olympics with some highlights from each.gallery55587861http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/chamonix1924.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1924- Chamonix, France
Originally known as “Winter Sports Week,” the first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France. There were only 16 events, 10,000 spectators, and 258 athletes. Eleven women competed, setting the tone for the future of women’s athletics. Little did anyone know how big the Winter Olympics were going to become.
Countries: 16
Men: 247
Women: 11
55587876http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/stmoritz1928.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1928- St. Moritz, Switzerland
The second Winter Olympics proved the games would be a mainstay. The number of athletes nearly doubled from Chamonix to 464, including 26 women. Japan made its Winter Olympics debut, as did the sport of Skeleton, which helped earn St. Moritz the reputation as the birthplace of Skeleton. The city hosted the games again in 1948.
Countries: 25
Men: 438
Women: 26
55587867http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/lakeplacid32.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1932- Lake Placid, New York USA
Many obstacles challenged the first Winter Olympics in the United States. With fewer than 3,000 people reportedly living in Lake Placid at the time, the village had little help. However, the president of the planning committee, Godfrey Dewey, turned everything around by donating his land for the bobsled track and organizing the first Olympic indoor hockey game.
Countries: 17
Men: 231
Women: 21
55587863http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/garmisch1936.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1936- Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
The Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen marked the introduction of alpine skiing. At the time, instructors and professionals were not allowed to compete, leading Austria and Switzerland to boycott. Slalom and downhill were the only events at the time.
Countries: 28
Men: 566
Women: 80
55587877http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/stmoritz1948.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1948- St. Moritz, Switzerland
After a 12-year break due to World War II, the Winter Olympics were revived. St. Moritz stepped up to host what would be known as the “Games of Renewal.” It was here that the United States saw its first alpine skiing gold, when Gretchen Fraser won the women’s slalom.
Countries: 28
Men: 592
Women: 77
55587871http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/oslo52.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1952- Oslo, Norway
The birthplace of modern skiing got a chance to host the Winter Olympics in 1952. Portugal and New Zealand sent their first athletes to these games, and computers were used for the first time to score events. The progression in Oslo showed the vast future potential of the Winter Olympics.
Countries: 30
Men: 585
Women: 109
55587862http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/cortina1956.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1956- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
After missing out on its opportunity to host the games in 1944 due to World War II, Italy was eager for its chance this time. These games marked the debut of the Soviet Union and its dominance on ice. Soviet Union speed skaters won three out of four events, and the men’s hockey team overtook the U.S. for gold.
Countries: 32
Men: 687
Women: 134
55587875http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/squaw1960.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1960- Squaw Valley, California USA
The 1960 games in Squaw Valley marked the invention of instant replay, as well as the initiation of the Olympic anthem. Huge changes also came to alpine skiing when Frenchman, Jean Vuarnet, won the first gold on all- metal skis. Squaw Valley only had one lift when the bid was put in, but these games kick-started it into one of the most well-known resorts in the country.
Countries: 30
Men: 521
Women: 144
55587866http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/innsbruck1964.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1964- Innsbruck, Austria
The 1964 Innsbruck games were defined by a lack of snow. Austrian soldiers carved 20,000 blocks of ice from nearby slopes for the luge and bobsled tracks, while 40,000 cubic meters of snow were transferred to the alpine skiing hill. More than 1 million spectators showed up, shattering previous records and showing the dramatic increase in popularity.
Countries: 36
Men: 892
Women: 199
55587864http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/grenoble68_1.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1968- Grenoble, France
The games in Grenoble, France marked the first Winter Olympic broadcast on TV in color. The first doping tests were also conducted, making huge changes in the Olympic paradigm. Legend Jean-Claude Killy swept his competition by winning every alpine skiing event, thus confirming his sterling reputation.
Countries: 37
Men: 947
Women: 211
55587873http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/sapporo72.jpgCanadian Olympic Committee1972- Sapporo, Japan
Just like Italy, Japan got another chance to host the Winter Olympics after missing out during World War II. These were the first games to be hosted outside of Europe or the United States. Spain saw its first Winter Olympic gold when Francisco Fernández Ochoa came out on top in the men’s slalom.
Countries: 35
Men: 801
Women: 205
55587865http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/innsbruck76.jpgCanadian Olympic Committee1976- Innsbruck, Austria
On February 4, 1976, two cauldrons were lit to represent Innsbruck’s second time hosting the Winter Olympics. Denver, Colo. was the planned venue, but Colorado residents didn’t agree with the proposed public funding. Ice dancing debuted here, and American Terry Kubicka landed the first backflip in figure skating. However, the highlight was arguably Franz Klammer’s downhill victory in his home country.
Countries: 37
Men: 892
Women: 231
55587868http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/lakeplacid1980.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1980- Lake Placid, New York, USA
The 1980 games in Lake Placid marked the introduction of artificial snow, a massive innovation that skiing events still utilize. American Eric Heiden won all five speed skating events, while the U.S. Men’s hockey team took gold in what is known as the “Miracle On Ice.”
Countries: 37
Men: 840
Women: 232
55587874http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/sarajevo1984.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1984- Sarajevo, Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
These games marked the entertainment potential of the Olympics. Television viewing revenue skyrocketed from $20.7 million in Lake Placid to $102.7 million in Sarajevo. The highlight was arguably when legendary skiing brothers Phil and Steve Mahre took first and second respectively in the men’s slalom.
Countries: 49
Men: 998
Women: 274
55587860http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/calgary1988.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1988- Calgary, Canada
The 1988 Winter Olympics were characterized by expansion. The games were extended from Sarajevo’s 13 days to 16 days long, and from 39 events to 46. Alpine skiing added super-giant slalom (Super-G) and super-combined, making up the bulk of this expansion. These were also the first smoke-free games, marking a large social change.
Countries: 57
Men: 1122
Women: 301
55587859http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/albertville1992.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1992- Albertville, France
The games in Albertville, France marked the decision that summer and Winter Olympics would be spaced every two years. Freestyle skiing made its debut, along with short-track speed skating and women’s biathlon. Norway dominated Nordic skiing by winning every event, while Finland’s Toni Nieminen won men’s ski jumping at a record age of 16.
Countries: 64
Men: 1313
Women: 488
55587869http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/lillehammer94.jpgCanadian Olympic Committee1994- Lillehammer, Norway
Only two years after the 1992 games in Albertville, France, athletes gathered once again. These games were the start of the staggered summer-winter schedule that we know today. Switzerland’s Vreni Schneider won a full set of medals in alpine skiing, and Italy’s Manuela Di Centa made it to the podium in every Nordic skiing event.
Countries: 67
Men: 1215
Women: 522
55587870http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/nagano1998.jpgInternational Olympic Committee1998- Nagano, Japan
After 26 years, the Winter Olympics returned to Japan. Snowboarding halfpipe made its debut, accompanied by the resurrection of curling. American Tara Lipinski made history by winning women’s figure skating at 15 years old, while Hermann Maier recovered from a terrifying downhill crash to win the super giant slalom and giant slalom.
Countries: 72
Men: 1389
Women: 787
55587872http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/saltlake2002.jpgInternational Olympic Committee2002- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
A 22-year break had Americans excited to host the Winter Olympics again. American bobsled athlete, Vonetta Flowers, became the first African American to win a Winter Olympic gold. China and Australia both won gold for the first time, and instant replay was first utilized in figure skating.
Countries: 77
Men: 1513
Women: 886
55587878http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/torino2006.jpgInternational Olympic Committee2006- Torino, Italy
In 2006, with a population of 900,000, Torino became the largest city to host the Winter Olympics. Tanja Poutiainen showed great athleticism by winning Finland’s first alpine skiing medal. Her country had already won 71 Nordic skiing medals by that time. The use of cell phones and the web were colossal changes, giving people the ability to watch and check scores from nearly anywhere.
Countries: 80
Men: 1548
Women: 960
55587879http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201307/vancouver2010.jpgInternational Olympic Committee2010- Vancouver, Canada
The winter games in Vancouver were great for American alpine skiing. Bode Miller gathered a full set of medals: bronze in downhill, silver in super giant slalom, and gold in the super-combined. Andrew Weibrecht won bronze in the Super-G. Lindsey Vonn won gold in the downhill, and bronze in the Super-G, while Julia Mancuso took home silver in downhill and super-combined.
Countries: 82
Men: 1522
Women: 1044
Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:55:57 +0000sebestyen55587836 at http://www.skinet.com/skiSkiing Across Enemy Lineshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/skiing-across-enemy-lines?lnk=rss&loc=competition
26 pro skiers compete against the mountain, mother nature, and each other in a wild free-for-all downhill race.<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/imag0095.jpg" alt="Unknown Territory" title="" width="1000" height="574" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Unknown Territory</h4>
<div class="caption">By Stephen Sebestyen</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_8616.jpg" alt="Mountains for Days" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Mountains for Days</h4>
<div class="caption">Fernie Resort, one of the many stops along the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/riding-dirty-down-powder-highway" target="_self">Powder Highway</a> in British Columbia, is deep well within the Canadian Rockies. A quick trip to the top of Curry Bowl allows for a beautiful view of the surrounding peaks and terrain.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_9014_1.jpg" alt="Mother Nature Moves In" title="" width="1000" height="759" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Mother Nature Moves In</h4>
<div class="caption">When the clouds rolled in the day before the Enemy Lines event, downtown Fernie became the place to be. While the town itself is small, home to only a few thousand locals, it rocks. Main Street hosts a number of small taverns, ski shops and other retail distractions. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_8889.jpg" alt="The Stage is Set" title="" width="1000" height="824" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">The Stage is Set</h4>
<div class="caption">Fernie woke up bright and early Saturday morning to bass from the Monster Energy stage near the bottom of the resort. The DJs kept up with the fresh beats all though the day, providing a pumped up playlist to skiers and spectators alike. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_8817_1.jpg" alt="Coming in Hot" title="" width="1000" height="797" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Coming in Hot</h4>
<div class="caption">As the Saturday afternoon start time approached, Mother Nature moved back in with vengeance. The winds picked up, a fresh layer of clouds moved in, and visibility dropped to a few hundred feet. The turn in conditions drew little reaction from the racers and support crew, all of which stayed focused with their eye on the prize. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_8794.jpg" alt="Huddle Up" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Huddle Up</h4>
<div class="caption">Right before the race started, the athletes, organizers, and ski patrol met to discuss conditions and final course adjustments. With everyone briefed, skiers chose their start position on the ridge and focused their sights downhill. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_8854.jpg" alt="On Your Mark" title="" width="1000" height="808" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">On Your Mark</h4>
<div class="caption">With the athletes lined up in position, Dan Treadway fired the starting gun. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_8924.jpg" alt="Podium Position" title="" width="1000" height="826" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Podium Position</h4>
<div class="caption">Stan Rey, from Whistler, beat out 25 other competitors to claim the top spot in the inaugural Enemy Lines comp, earning the top purse and stage time with the Monster Girls.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_8938.jpg" alt="The Griz Goes Green" title="" width="1000" height="716" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">The Griz Goes Green</h4>
<div class="caption">Post-race action moved to The Griz bar, Fernie's #1 après-ski hangout. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201304/img_9002.jpg" alt="Adult Playground" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Adult Playground</h4>
<div class="caption">The Griz knows what it is, which also can pretty much be said for Fernie, one of our fave places to hang. </div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/skiing-across-enemy-lines#commentsCompetitionPeopleResortsMountain CultureSki Resort LifeApres skibritish columbiaChinese DownhillEnemy LinesfernieMonster EnergyBritish ColumbiaFernie Alpine ResortCURRENT_SITE55585068http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201304/img_8817_1_0.jpg55585067Skiing Across Enemy Lines26 pro skiers compete against the mountain, mother nature, and each other in a wild free-for-all downhill race. gallery55585069http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/imag0095.jpgUnknown Territory
<p>By Stephen Sebestyen</p><p><a href="http://www.monsterenergy.com/ca/en/events/#!/events%3Aenemy-lines" target="_blank">Monster Energy</a> and <a href="http://www.skifernie.com" target="_blank">Fernie</a> Resort recently teamed up to put on a heart-pounding free-for-all <a href="http://www.monsterenergy.com/ca/en/news/#!/news%3Amonster-energy-presents-enemy-lines" target="_blank">Enemy Lines</a> race down the infamous Fernie "Headwall." With 26 pro athletes racing against each other and the mountain for bragging rights and a $5,000 top prize, skiers spent the week prior scoping the fastest lines down the mountain.</p>
55585070http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_8616.jpgMountains for Days
<p>Fernie Resort, one of the many stops along the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/riding-dirty-down-powder-highway" target="_self">Powder Highway</a> in British Columbia, is deep well within the Canadian Rockies. A quick trip to the top of Curry Bowl allows for a beautiful view of the surrounding peaks and terrain.</p>
55585087http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_9014_1.jpgMother Nature Moves In
When the clouds rolled in the day before the Enemy Lines event, downtown Fernie became the place to be. While the town itself is small, home to only a few thousand locals, it rocks. Main Street hosts a number of small taverns, ski shops and other retail distractions.
55585083http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_8889.jpgThe Stage is Set
Fernie woke up bright and early Saturday morning to bass from the Monster Energy stage near the bottom of the resort. The DJs kept up with the fresh beats all though the day, providing a pumped up playlist to skiers and spectators alike.
55585079http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_8817_1.jpgComing in Hot
As the Saturday afternoon start time approached, Mother Nature moved back in with vengeance. The winds picked up, a fresh layer of clouds moved in, and visibility dropped to a few hundred feet. The turn in conditions drew little reaction from the racers and support crew, all of which stayed focused with their eye on the prize.
55585078http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_8794.jpgHuddle Up
Right before the race started, the athletes, organizers, and ski patrol met to discuss conditions and final course adjustments. With everyone briefed, skiers chose their start position on the ridge and focused their sights downhill.
55585081http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_8854.jpgOn Your Mark
With the athletes lined up in position, Dan Treadway fired the starting gun.
55585084http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_8924.jpgPodium Position
Stan Rey, from Whistler, beat out 25 other competitors to claim the top spot in the inaugural Enemy Lines comp, earning the top purse and stage time with the Monster Girls.
55585085http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_8938.jpgThe Griz Goes Green
Post-race action moved to The Griz bar, Fernie's #1 après-ski hangout.
55585086http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201304/img_9002.jpgAdult Playground
The Griz knows what it is, which also can pretty much be said for Fernie, one of our fave places to hang.
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:40:11 +0000sebestyen55585068 at http://www.skinet.com/skiU.S. Ski Team Ends on a Rollhttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/us-ski-team-ends-roll?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201303/ligety.shiffrin.2013finals.jpg" alt="Globed: Ligety and Shiffrin" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Globed: Ligety and Shiffrin</h4>
<div class="caption">By Joe Cutts<p>One of the most memorably successful US Ski Team season ever came to a close in dramatic fashion over the weekend, with emerging star Mikaela Shiffrin nailing down the World Cup slalom title with a win in the final slalom of her sophomore season on the tour in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201303/shiffrin.finals.2013.jpg" alt="On Way to Slalom Crown" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">On Way to Slalom Crown</h4>
<div class="caption">Just days after her 18<sup>th</sup> birthday, Shiffrin, who already won the 2013 slalom World Championship slalom title this year, stormed back from a big first-run deficit on Saturday to edge Slovenia’s Tina Maze, who won this year’s women’s overall title by a huge margin. <p>Maze, who went on to win Sunday’s season-ending GS race to pad her never-in-doubt overall lead, crushed the first run to take an intimidating 1:17 lead into the second run. But Shiffrin took all that back and more to win by .20 seconds over runner up Bernadette Schild. Maze ended up third, .45 seconds out.</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201303/shiffrin.slalomglobe.2013.jpg" alt="With the Goods" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">With the Goods</h4>
<div class="caption">Shiffrin has proven herself to be the woman to beat in slalom. She won four races this season, racking up 688 points, including Saturday’s win, to edge Maze (655 points) for the title. The Vail/Burke Academy product, known for the enthusiasm and dedication she brings to training gates, has already begun to sharpen her GS and speed-event skills in advance of next year’s Olympic season. She was again gracious and deferential to the veteran Maze in her post-race remarks.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201303/ted.onsnow.finals2013.jpg" alt="Red-Hot Ted" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Red-Hot Ted</h4>
<div class="caption">In Sunday’s other season-ending race, the men’s slalom, Austria’s Marcel Hirscher finished second to run his season total to 1,535 points in the overall. Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway was second in the overall, with 1,226. American GS star Ted Ligety, who earlier in the week locked up his fourth GS title, finished third with 1,022 points, including 720 points in GS alone. Ted “Shred” Ligety put his best season ever to bed, as he was the first male racer since Killy 45 years ago to win three or more gold in one World Championship. (Ligety won golds in the SG, SC and GS.)</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201303/vonn.lakelouise.nov2012.jpg" alt="Lindsey" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Lindsey</h4>
<div class="caption">Now the American skiers, including the injured Lindsey Vonn, head for well-earned time off before setting their sights on the 2014 season and Sochi Winter Olympics. Vonn had a frustrating but still remarkable season. She blew out her knee, missing 19 of 38 races, but still won a record sixth Downhill title, managing to hang on to win the downhill crown this season, besting Maze by a single point in that discipline. She also finished eighth in the overall standings.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201303/us%20ski%20team.finals2013.jpg" alt="Team Photo" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Team Photo</h4>
<div class="caption">Teammate Julia Mancuso, meanwhile, had to settle for second in the super G title hunt when last week’s season-ending race in that event was cancelled due to weather, leaving her 55 points behind Maze. <p>Not to be forgotten in a season of unusually strong U.S. results is the ever-dangerous Bode Miller, who is rehabbing his troublesome knee in hopes of coming back strong for one last Olympics push. We already can’t wait for next season. &nbsp;</p></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/us-ski-team-ends-roll#commentsCompetitionSki PerformanceLindsey VonnMikaela ShiffrinSki Tipsted ligetyU.S. Ski TeamSwitzerlandInternationalCURRENT_SITE55584750http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201303/ligetyshiffrin.finals.2013_0.jpg55584749Ligety&Shiffrin.2013 FinalsLigety and Shiffrin lead the charge in Switzerland. gallery55584760http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/ligety.shiffrin.2013finals.jpgGlobed: Ligety and Shiffrin
<p>By Joe Cutts</p><p>One of the most memorably successful US Ski Team season ever came to a close in dramatic fashion over the weekend, with emerging star Mikaela Shiffrin nailing down the World Cup slalom title with a win in the final slalom of her sophomore season on the tour in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.</p>
55584752http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/shiffrin.finals.2013.jpgOn Way to Slalom Crown
<p>Just days after her 18<sup>th</sup> birthday, Shiffrin, who already won the 2013 slalom World Championship slalom title this year, stormed back from a big first-run deficit on Saturday to edge Slovenia’s Tina Maze, who won this year’s women’s overall title by a huge margin.</p> <p>Maze, who went on to win Sunday’s season-ending GS race to pad her never-in-doubt overall lead, crushed the first run to take an intimidating 1:17 lead into the second run. But Shiffrin took all that back and more to win by .20 seconds over runner up Bernadette Schild. Maze ended up third, .45 seconds out.</p>
55584753http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/shiffrin.slalomglobe.2013.jpgWith the Goods
<p>Shiffrin has proven herself to be the woman to beat in slalom. She won four races this season, racking up 688 points, including Saturday’s win, to edge Maze (655 points) for the title. The Vail/Burke Academy product, known for the enthusiasm and dedication she brings to training gates, has already begun to sharpen her GS and speed-event skills in advance of next year’s Olympic season. She was again gracious and deferential to the veteran Maze in her post-race remarks. “I was so thrilled about everything she did this season that had I lost, it would still have been priceless to finish behind a skier like Tina,” Shiffrin said.</p>
55584754http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/ted.onsnow.finals2013.jpgRed-Hot Ted
<p>In Sunday’s other season-ending race, the men’s slalom, Austria’s Marcel Hirscher finished second to run his season total to 1,535 points in the overall. Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway was second in the overall, with 1,226. American GS star Ted Ligety, who earlier in the week locked up his fourth GS title, finished third with 1,022 points, including 720 points in GS alone. Ted “Shred” Ligety put his best season ever to bed, as he was the first male racer since Killy 45 years ago to win three or more gold in one World Championship. (Ligety won golds in the SG, SC and GS.)</p>
55584756http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/vonn.lakelouise.nov2012.jpgLindsey
<p>Now the American skiers, including the injured Lindsey Vonn, head for well-earned time off before setting their sights on the 2014 season and Sochi Winter Olympics. Vonn had a frustrating but still remarkable season. She blew out her knee, missing 19 of 38 races, but still won a record sixth Downhill title, managing to hang on to win the downhill crown this season, besting Maze by a single point in that discipline. She also finished eighth in the overall standings. Vonn added six speed-event wins this year to push her total to 59, and is now just three short of Ann Marie Moser Proll, the winningest woman ever.</p>
55584755http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/us ski team.finals2013.jpgTeam Photo
<p>Teammate Julia Mancuso, meanwhile, had to settle for second in the super G title hunt when last week’s season-ending race in that event was cancelled due to weather, leaving her 55 points behind Maze.</p> <p>Not to be forgotten in a season of unusually strong U.S. results is the ever-dangerous Bode Miller, who is rehabbing his troublesome knee in hopes of coming back strong for one last Olympics push. We already can’t wait for next season. &nbsp;</p>
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:22:43 +0000gditrinco55584750 at http://www.skinet.com/skiTraining in the Fast Lanehttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/training-fast-lane?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201210/miller.jpg" alt="Gold medalist Bode Miller lets &#039;em run on the U.S. Ski Team&#039;s Speed Ce" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Copper</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Gold medalist Bode Miller lets 'em run on the U.S. Ski Team's Speed Center.</h4>
<div class="caption">Even with the U.S. Ski Team already performing at historic levels of success, it’s hard to overstate the benefits of a state-of-the-art training facility on U.S. snow.&nbsp;The Copper Mountain Speed Center, which opens today, is a godsend for American racers long accustomed to wearily wandering the globe in search of cold, hard snow and sufficient vertical for training. But Copper has been putting its high altitude and snowmaking know-how to work since Oct. 2, when 87 HKD tower guns began blanketing a venue big enough to accommodate even space-greedy downhill and super G training.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201210/copper-runs_0.jpg" alt="U.S. Ski Team training area at Copper Mountain" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>U.S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">U.S. Ski Team training area at Copper Mountain</h4>
<div class="caption">In the second full year of the Speed Center project, the Super Bee area of East Village, which includes parts of&nbsp;Rosi’s Run, Andy’s Encore and Oh No, has been transformed into an on-snow race lab.<p><a style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a><span style="font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;">.</span></p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201210/racer-w-gates.jpg" alt="Need for speed? The U.S. Ski Team heads to Copper." title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>U.S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Need for speed? The U.S. Ski Team heads to Copper.</h4>
<div class="caption">Two miles of A-netting—the permanent stuff, set with steel cables and concrete—lines the slopes, along with five miles of movable B-netting set using some 4,500 poles. In between, rock-hard manmade snow is shaped to mimic the very terrain athletes will encounter on various World Cup courses. And the 2,300-foot vertical drop is enough to test their conditioning, as racers can hit speeds up to 75 mph. The Ski Team calls it “the only full-length downhill training available anywhere in the world during this time of year.”</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201210/ligety_1.jpg" alt="World Cup giant slalom champion Ted Ligety hits the gas during the Center&#039;s ina" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Cooper</span></div>
<h4 class="title">World Cup giant slalom champion Ted Ligety hits the gas during the Center's inaugural opening.</h4>
<div class="caption">The Halloween opening gives U.S. racers—proven stars and young newcomers alike—an entire month of training in advance of the skein of races that kick the World Cup season off in earnest just after Thanksgiving. Nature’s cooperation on snowmaking conditions this year will help racers make the most of their new early season advantage.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201210/mancuso.jpg" alt="Olympian Julia Mancuso takes laps on opening day last season. " title="" width="1000" height="664" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Copper</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Olympian Julia Mancuso takes laps on opening day last season.</h4>
<div class="caption">This season, racers will train well in advance of the North American races in Lake Louise, Aspen and Beaver Creek. Last winter U.S. athletes, including Ted Ligety, Lindsey Vonn, Bode Miller and Julia Mancuso, combined for seven Alpine World Cup wins, four podiums and 10 other top 10 finishes—all before mid-December. The women's speed team went&nbsp;on to win the nations downhill standings by 636 points over Austria, anchored by a fifth straight downhill title by Vonn.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201210/athletes-and-cat.jpg" alt="U.S. Ski Team members after a cat ride at the Speed Center" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Copper</span></div>
<h4 class="title">U.S. Ski Team members after a cat ride at the Speed Center</h4>
<div class="caption">The facility’s early Halloween-day opening gives racers more time to train on snow before the World Cup season starts. “Last year we had a few good days on the Speed Center before heading to Lake Louise to start our World Cup season,” said Marco Sullivan, veteran speed-event specialist. “But this year we should be able to have a few good weeks with World Cup snow conditions and terrain.”</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/training-fast-lane#commentsCompetitionMountain CultureLearn From the ProsSki PerformanceColoradoCopper MountainCURRENT_SITE55581887http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201210/miller.jpg55581897Gold medalist Bode Miller lets 'em run on the U.S. Ski Team's Speed Center.
<p>Even with the U.S. Ski Team already performing at historic levels of success, it’s hard to overstate the benefits of a state-of-the-art training facility on U.S. snow.&nbsp;The Copper Mountain Speed Center, which opens today, is a godsend for American racers long accustomed to wearily wandering the globe in search of cold, hard snow and sufficient vertical for training. But Copper has been putting its high altitude and snowmaking know-how to work since Oct. 2, when 87 HKD tower guns began blanketing a venue big enough to accommodate even space-greedy downhill and super G training.</p><p><a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a>.</p>
U.S. Ski Team’s ‘Game-Changer’ Speed Center Opens Today at Copper Mountain.gallery55581897http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/miller.jpgCopperGold medalist Bode Miller lets 'em run on the U.S. Ski Team's Speed Center.
<p>Even with the U.S. Ski Team already performing at historic levels of success, it’s hard to overstate the benefits of a state-of-the-art training facility on U.S. snow.&nbsp;The Copper Mountain Speed Center, which opens today, is a godsend for American racers long accustomed to wearily wandering the globe in search of cold, hard snow and sufficient vertical for training. But Copper has been putting its high altitude and snowmaking know-how to work since Oct. 2, when 87 HKD tower guns began blanketing a venue big enough to accommodate even space-greedy downhill and super G training.</p><p><a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a>.</p>
55581894http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/copper-runs_0.jpgU.S. Ski TeamU.S. Ski Team training area at Copper Mountain
<p>In the second full year of the Speed Center project, the Super Bee area of East Village, which includes parts of&nbsp;Rosi’s Run, Andy’s Encore and Oh No, has been transformed into an on-snow race lab.</p><p><a style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a><span style="font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;">.</span></p>
55581893http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/racer-w-gates.jpgU.S. Ski TeamNeed for speed? The U.S. Ski Team heads to Copper.
<p>Two miles of A-netting—the permanent stuff, set with steel cables and concrete—lines the slopes, along with five miles of movable B-netting set using some 4,500 poles. In between, rock-hard manmade snow is shaped to mimic the very terrain athletes will encounter on various World Cup courses. And the 2,300-foot vertical drop is enough to test their conditioning, as racers can hit speeds up to 75 mph. The Ski Team calls it “the only full-length downhill training available anywhere in the world during this time of year.”</p><p><a style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a><span style="font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;">.</span></p>
55581896http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/ligety_1.jpgCooperWorld Cup giant slalom champion Ted Ligety hits the gas during the Center's inaugural opening.
<p>The Halloween opening gives U.S. racers—proven stars and young newcomers alike—an entire month of training in advance of the skein of races that kick the World Cup season off in earnest just after Thanksgiving. Nature’s cooperation on snowmaking conditions this year will help racers make the most of their new early season advantage.</p> <p>The Speed Center is open for training until early December. U.S. Ski Team spokesman Tom Kelly calls the Speed Center “a game-changer” for the athletes. “We’ve worked for years to make this a reality. Anytime you can get athletes time on skis at speed, you’ll see results. And we think this is only the beginning.”</p><p><a style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a><span style="font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;">.</span></p>
55581890http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/mancuso.jpgCopperOlympian Julia Mancuso takes laps on opening day last season.
<p>This season, racers will train well in advance of the North American races in Lake Louise, Aspen and Beaver Creek. Last winter U.S. athletes, including Ted Ligety, Lindsey Vonn, Bode Miller and Julia Mancuso, combined for seven Alpine World Cup wins, four podiums and 10 other top 10 finishes—all before mid-December. The women's speed team went&nbsp;on to win the nations downhill standings by 636 points over Austria, anchored by a fifth straight downhill title by Vonn.</p><p><a style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a><span style="font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;">.</span></p>
55581895http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201210/athletes-and-cat.jpgCopperU.S. Ski Team members after a cat ride at the Speed Center
<p>The facility’s early Halloween-day opening gives racers more time to train on snow before the World Cup season starts. “Last year we had a few good days on the Speed Center before heading to Lake Louise to start our World Cup season,” said Marco Sullivan, veteran speed-event specialist. “But this year we should be able to have a few good weeks with World Cup snow conditions and terrain.”</p><p><a style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;" href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/pov-downhill-racing" target="_blank">Here's a POV on-course video</a><span style="font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 21px;">.</span></p>
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:06:26 +0000AmandaMarkert55581887 at http://www.skinet.com/ski2012 Teva Mountain Gameshttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/2012-teva-mountain-games?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201206/photo1.jpg" alt="Friday Night Heights" title="" width="1000" height="664" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Steven Dewitt</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Friday Night Heights</h4>
<div class="caption">Thousands of people descended on Vail, Colorado last weekend for the Teva Mountain Games, a four-day festival of music and mountain sports, to watch some of the world’s best adventure-sport athletes compete and to enjoy summer in the mountains. Here’s what it looked like.<p>For obvious reasons, Friday night’s Teva Bike Slopestyle wowed the crowds.</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201206/photo2.jpg" alt="Rodeo Kayak" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Kevin Luby</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Rodeo Kayak</h4>
<div class="caption">Because of the low-tide winter, Gore Creek was running a little shallow for the games this year. With some cleverly placed barriers, event organizers were able to create a wave under Vail’s International Bridge for the Freestyle Kayak competition.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201206/photo3.jpg" alt="3…2…1…Lift Off" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Kevin Luby</span></div>
<h4 class="title">3…2…1…Lift Off</h4>
<div class="caption">The crowds pack in to watch the DockDogs Big Air. The best dogs launch nearly 30 feet off the dock.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201206/photo4.jpg" alt="First Ascent Mud Run" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Kevin Luby</span></div>
<h4 class="title">First Ascent Mud Run</h4>
<div class="caption">The Teva Mountain Games aren’t just for the pros. Several events, like the First Ascent Mud Run, are intended for anyone that wants to get dirty. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201206/photo5.jpg" alt="New Sports" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Kevin Luby</span></div>
<h4 class="title">New Sports</h4>
<div class="caption">In its first year at the Teva Mountain Games, slacklining attracted huge crowds as pros like Andy Lewis—of Super Bowl-halftime-show fame—showed off some impressive aerial flips and spins while they balanced on a thin strip of climber’s webbing. Professional slacklining is anything but the hippy sport you remember.<p>For more info and a list of results from the Teva Mountain Games, check out the <a href="http://www.tevamountaingames.com/summer" target="_blank">TMG website</a>.</p></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/2012-teva-mountain-games#commentsCompetitionResortsSki CultureMountain CultureSki Resort LifeColoradoRockiesVailCURRENT_SITE55576493http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201206/photo4.jpg55576491First Ascent Mud Run
The Teva Mountain Games aren’t just for the pros. Several events, like the First Ascent Mud Run, are intended for anyone that wants to get dirty.
A recap of one of Vail’s premier summer events.gallery55576488http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201206/photo1.jpgSteven DewittFriday Night Heights
<p>Thousands of people descended on Vail, Colorado last weekend for the Teva Mountain Games, a four-day festival of music and mountain sports, to watch some of the world’s best adventure-sport athletes compete and to enjoy summer in the mountains. Here’s what it looked like.</p><p>For obvious reasons, Friday night’s Teva Bike Slopestyle wowed the crowds.</p>
55576489http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201206/photo2.jpgKevin LubyRodeo Kayak
<p>Because of the low-tide winter, Gore Creek was running a little shallow for the games this year. With some cleverly placed barriers, event organizers were able to create a wave under Vail’s International Bridge for the Freestyle Kayak competition.</p>
55576490http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201206/photo3.jpgKevin Luby3…2…1…Lift Off
<p>The crowds pack in to watch the DockDogs Big Air. The best dogs launch nearly 30 feet off the dock.</p>
55576491http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201206/photo4.jpgKevin LubyFirst Ascent Mud Run
The Teva Mountain Games aren’t just for the pros. Several events, like the First Ascent Mud Run, are intended for anyone that wants to get dirty.
55576492http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201206/photo5.jpgKevin LubyNew Sports
<p>In its first year at the Teva Mountain Games, slacklining attracted huge crowds as pros like Andy Lewis—of Super Bowl-halftime-show fame—showed off some impressive aerial flips and spins while they balanced on a thin strip of climber’s webbing. Professional slacklining is anything but the hippy sport you remember.</p><p>For more info and a list of results from the Teva Mountain Games, check out the <a href="http://www.tevamountaingames.com/summer" target="_blank">TMG website</a>.</p>
Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:24:45 +0000Kmluby55576493 at http://www.skinet.com/skiNew Year's Resolutions for Skiershttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/new-years-resolutions-skiers?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201201/110308_dancampbell_562_lowres.jpg" alt="Buy New Gear" title="" width="1000" height="1500" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Buy New Gear</h4>
<div class="caption">No, your skis from the 80’s (and the 90’s, and the 00’s…) don’t cut it anymore. Game-changing technology like <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/skis-understanding-rocker" target="_blank">rocker,</a> <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/ski-and-boot-trends-2012" target="_blank">vacuum-fit boots</a>, and <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/binding-basics" target="_blank">alpine touring bindings</a> have made skiing easier, faster, and more fun. Need help picking your new gear?</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201201/rewikstrom_kb-1.jpg" alt="Get in Shape and Stay in Shape" title="" width="1000" height="665" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Re Wikstrom</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Get in Shape and Stay in Shape</h4>
<div class="caption">We all know that fitness decreases our chances of injuries and increases our ability to ski stronger, longer, and harder. For ideas on how to get in shape, the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/category/keywords/get-fit-us-ski-team" target="_blank">ladies of the US Ski Team share their workouts</a>, and big mountain skier <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/category/keywords/crossfit-skiers" target="_blank">Pip Hunt will school you in Crossfit</a>.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201201/inapinch_0.jpg" alt="Take a Lesson" title="" width="1000" height="1370" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Take a Lesson</h4>
<div class="caption">Head to your local ski hill and sign up for a lesson. Think you’re an expert? Think again. There are lots of new tricks and tips an instructor can give you that might just up your ante. Or, head to our video page and watch <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/videos/instruction" target="_blank">a few instructional videos</a> before trying them on the hill.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201201/vansgness_016_0.jpg" alt="Stay Healthy" title="" width="1000" height="875" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Stay Healthy</h4>
<div class="caption">Learn about <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/acl-epidemic-female-skiers" target="_blank">preventing ACL injuries</a>, <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/content/advice-50-something-shredders" target="_blank">skiing in your 50’s</a>, why it’s a good idea to <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/content/breakfast-champions" target="_blank">eat breakfast</a>, and how ski areas are supporting <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/close-home" target="_blank">local, organic food movements.</a></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201201/skirg11_res24_whistler.jpg" alt="Ski There" title="" width="1000" height="1402" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ski There</h4>
<div class="caption">Always wanted to ski Whistler Blackcomb? Is tackling Corbets Couloir on your bucket list? Still wondering why you’ve never skied in the backcountry? 2012 is the year for you to knock off those to-do’s. Need some ideas? Check out the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/2011-2012-resort-rankings" target="_blank">best resorts in the west</a> and the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/top-ten-east-coast-resorts-2011-2012" target="_blank">best in the east</a> for some ideas.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201201/skull_light_wo.jpg" alt="Wear a Helmet Everyday " title="" width="1000" height="968" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Wear a Helmet Everyday </h4>
<div class="caption">It’s a no-brainer that helmets help reduce or even prevent risk of head injury. So why are we always so sheepish about wearing one? With new styles and technology, there’s no reason not to. Here are <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/five-new-helmets%20" target="_blank">five good options.</a></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201201/buckysbackyard.jpg" alt="Teach Your Kids to Ski" title="" width="1000" height="658" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Teach Your Kids to Ski</h4>
<div class="caption">Skiing as a family is a great way to get exercise and spend time together. We’ve got <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/family" target="_blank">lots of resources</a> to help you make it happen.</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/new-years-resolutions-skiers#commentsBackcountryCompetitionFood and DrinkGearHow To PeopleResortsSki CultureGearMountain CultureSki Resort LifeInstructionSki FitnessCURRENT_SITE55574792http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/A new year always means a few (possibly impossible) resolutions for the months ahead. Here are a few ideas for skiers that promote health, happiness, and good ol' fashioned skiing. Welcome to 2012. gallery55574794http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201201/110308_dancampbell_562_lowres.jpgBuy New Gear
<p>No, your skis from the 80’s (and the 90’s, and the 00’s…) don’t cut it anymore. Game-changing technology like <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/skis-understanding-rocker" target="_blank">rocker,</a> <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/ski-and-boot-trends-2012" target="_blank">vacuum-fit boots</a>, and <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/binding-basics" target="_blank">alpine touring bindings</a> have made skiing easier, faster, and more fun. Need help picking your new gear? We’ve got the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/gear/skis" target="_blank">ultimate resource.</a></p>
55574797http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201201/rewikstrom_kb-1.jpgRe WikstromGet in Shape and Stay in Shape
<p>We all know that fitness decreases our chances of injuries and increases our ability to ski stronger, longer, and harder. For ideas on how to get in shape, the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/category/keywords/get-fit-us-ski-team" target="_blank">ladies of the US Ski Team share their workouts</a>, and big mountain skier <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/category/keywords/crossfit-skiers" target="_blank">Pip Hunt will school you in Crossfit</a>.</p>
55574796http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201201/inapinch_0.jpgTake a Lesson
<p>Head to your local ski hill and sign up for a lesson. Think you’re an expert? Think again. There are lots of new tricks and tips an instructor can give you that might just up your ante. Or, head to our video page and watch <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/videos/instruction" target="_blank">a few instructional videos</a> before trying them on the hill.</p>
55574800http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201201/vansgness_016_0.jpgStay Healthy
<p>Learn about <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/acl-epidemic-female-skiers" target="_blank">preventing ACL injuries</a>, <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/content/advice-50-something-shredders" target="_blank">skiing in your 50’s</a>, why it’s a good idea to <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/content/breakfast-champions" target="_blank">eat breakfast</a>, and how ski areas are supporting <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/close-home" target="_blank">local, organic food movements.</a></p>
55574798http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201201/skirg11_res24_whistler.jpgSki There
<p>Always wanted to ski Whistler Blackcomb? Is tackling Corbets Couloir on your bucket list? Still wondering why you’ve never skied in the backcountry? 2012 is the year for you to knock off those to-do’s. Need some ideas? Check out the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/2011-2012-resort-rankings" target="_blank">best resorts in the west</a> and the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/top-ten-east-coast-resorts-2011-2012" target="_blank">best in the east</a> for some ideas.</p>
55574799http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201201/skull_light_wo.jpgWear a Helmet Everyday
<p>It’s a no-brainer that helmets help reduce or even prevent risk of head injury. So why are we always so sheepish about wearing one? With new styles and technology, there’s no reason not to. Here are <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/five-new-helmets%20" target="_blank">five good options.</a></p>
55574795http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201201/buckysbackyard.jpgTeach Your Kids to Ski
<p>Skiing as a family is a great way to get exercise and spend time together. We’ve got <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/family" target="_blank">lots of resources</a> to help you make it happen.</p>
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:13:26 +0000sallyfranck55574792 at http://www.skinet.com/skiPhotos from Birds of Preyhttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/photos-birds-prey?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/bo.jpg" alt="Ted Ligety on his way to placing second in GS" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Alex Witkowicz</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ted Ligety on his way to placing second in GS</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5646.jpg" alt="atw_5646.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5617.jpg" alt="atw_5617.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5542.jpg" alt="atw_5542.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5424.jpg" alt="atw_5424.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5354.jpg" alt="atw_5354.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5344.jpg" alt="atw_5344.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5328.jpg" alt="atw_5328.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5298.jpg" alt="atw_5298.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5281.jpg" alt="atw_5281.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201112/atw_5172.jpg" alt="atw_5172.jpg" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/photos-birds-prey#commentsCompetitionNewsCURRENT_SITE55574378http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/gallery55574391http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/bo.jpgAlex WitkowiczTed Ligety on his way to placing second in GS55574392http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5646.jpgatw_5646.jpg55574393http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5617.jpgatw_5617.jpg55574394http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5542.jpgatw_5542.jpg55574395http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5424.jpgatw_5424.jpg55574396http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5354.jpgatw_5354.jpg55574397http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5344.jpgatw_5344.jpg55574398http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5328.jpgatw_5328.jpg55574399http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5298.jpgatw_5298.jpg55574400http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5281.jpgatw_5281.jpg55574401http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201112/atw_5172.jpgatw_5172.jpgMon, 05 Dec 2011 19:25:15 +0000sallyfranck55574378 at http://www.skinet.com/skiDecades: 1980'shttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/decades-1980s?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/80s.jpg" alt="The 80&#039;s" title="" width="1000" height="751" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">The 80's</h4>
<div class="caption">The U.S. Ski Team reached a peak. Tamara McKinney and Phil Mahre won the 1983 World Cup titles. The U.S. boasted the best national women’s team, winning SKI Magazine’s FIS Nations Cup. At the 1984 Olympics, the team won half of the alpine gold medals.<p>Slalom racing was revolutionized with the introduction of a gate pole that hinged at snow level. Super G became a World Cup and Olympic medal event. Ingemar Stenmark retired after 86 World Cup victories, a feat still not repeated.</p></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/mahre.jpg" alt="Double Trouble " title="" width="1000" height="682" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Double Trouble </h4>
<div class="caption">Twins Steve and Phil Mahre produced one of the greatest U.S. Olympic moments at the 1984 Sarajevo games when they rose from the middle of the World Cup standings to earn slalom Silver and Gold.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/hotdog.jpg" alt="Hot-Tub Heyday" title="" width="1000" height="680" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Hot-Tub Heyday</h4>
<div class="caption">Three words: Playmate Shannon Tweed. To be sure, the skiing isn’t the only thing that made <em>Hot Dog...the Movie</em> a cult classic. a buxom woman in a hot tub helped. The ski footage—set against the backdrop of Squaw Valley—merely provided the non-nude scenes with equally engaging action. and some of the 1984 flick’s aerial tricks and movie stunts still hold up, a sure sign of a cult classic, and helped it earn some serious slope cred.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/reargear.jpg" alt="Bootylicious" title="" width="1000" height="1299" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Bootylicious</h4>
<div class="caption">As if the fanny pack weren’t brilliant enough, skiers in the ’80s made it, uh, better. Rear Gear was a fanny pack and insulated bota bag in one.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/detachable.jpg" alt="Feeling Detached" title="" width="1000" height="672" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Feeling Detached</h4>
<div class="caption">The greatest skiing invention of the decade wasn’t a ski or a boot. It was the detachable high-speed quad chairlift, created in 1982 by Tom Clink, the lift supervisor at Breckenridge, colo. The faster lifts meant shorter lift lines and more runs per day. Lift capacity went on to increase by 56 percent at U.S. resorts.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/bliaazrdofaaahs.jpg" alt="Aahhhsome" title="" width="1000" height="1488" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Aahhhsome</h4>
<div class="caption">Greg Stump’s seminal movie <em>The Blizzard of Aahhh’s</em> (1988), starring Scot Schmidt and introducing wildchild Glen Plake, simply jumped off the screen. With insane skiing, a hip soundtrack and a zeitgeist of us versus them, <em>Blizzard</em> inspired a generation of skiers and filmmakers and changed the art form.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/carolalt.jpg" alt="Cover Girl" title="" width="1000" height="1392" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Cover Girl</h4>
<div class="caption">In a rare departure from the usual ski-action shots and athlete photos, SKI featured supermodel Carol Alt gazing out at you on its November 1987 cover. Among the biggest fashion models of the era, Alt typified ’80s ski style with her pink and purple jacket, headband and big hair.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/neon.jpg" alt="Day-Glo Decade" title="" width="1000" height="1400" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Day-Glo Decade</h4>
<div class="caption">“We saw a collective desire to use fashion and color as an expression of life, enthusiasm and happiness,” says Nome Obermeyer, lead designer for the obermeyer brand, about the bright colors, shiny fabrics and wild styles characteristic of ’80s ski fashion. “Kids were evolving as skiers, and new introductions in pop culture were inspiring everyone to push the envelope with fashion and really express their individuality. For me, ’80s fashion represents this resurgence in individual expression.”</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201111/rearentry.jpg" alt="Pain Reliever" title="" width="1000" height="1443" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Pain Reliever</h4>
<div class="caption">The rear-entry boot eased one of the most common skier complaints: aching feet. roomy and easy to get on and off , single-buckle boots —like Salomon’s popular SX90 and SX91 models—dominated the market for recreational skiers in the ’80s. Stiffer versions aimed at racers had some success, but World Cuppers clung to top-entry boots. And manufacturers eventually decided that recreational skiers deserved better performance, even if they didn’t realize it.</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/decades-1980s#commentsCompetitionGearResortsGearMountain CultureSki Resort Life75th Anniversary IssueCURRENT_SITE55574140http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201111/carolaltthumb.jpg55574139carol altEighties's pop culture rocked the nation...and the ski hill. gallery55574141http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/80s.jpgThe 80's
<p>The U.S. Ski Team reached a peak. Tamara McKinney and Phil Mahre won the 1983 World Cup titles. The U.S. boasted the best national women’s team, winning SKI Magazine’s FIS Nations Cup. At the 1984 Olympics, the team won half of the alpine gold medals.</p><p>Slalom racing was revolutionized with the introduction of a gate pole that hinged at snow level. Super G became a World Cup and Olympic medal event. Ingemar Stenmark retired after 86 World Cup victories, a feat still not repeated.</p><p>Resorts introduced detachable four-seater chairlifts. Snowcats, suspended on winches, groomed the steepest slopes. Beaver Creek and Deer Valley were the last U.S. destination ski resorts built in the 20th century. As thousands moved to ski towns, 19 ski counties grew five times faster than the U.S. population. But visits to ski areas stagnated. Baby Boomers aged. The average lift-ticket price was almost five times more than 20 years earlier, outstripping the rate of inflation.</p><p>Ski areas banned the strange new tribe called snowboarders, who were a rebel force looking to rewrite the rules of the hill, much as hotdoggers did a generation before.</p>
55574150http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/mahre.jpgDouble Trouble
<p>Twins Steve and Phil Mahre produced one of the greatest U.S. Olympic moments at the 1984 Sarajevo games when they rose from the middle of the World Cup standings to earn slalom Silver and Gold.</p>
55574145http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/hotdog.jpgHot-Tub Heyday
<p>Three words: Playmate Shannon Tweed. To be sure, the skiing isn’t the only thing that made <em>Hot Dog...the Movie</em> a cult classic. a buxom woman in a hot tub helped. The ski footage—set against the backdrop of Squaw Valley—merely provided the non-nude scenes with equally engaging action. and some of the 1984 flick’s aerial tricks and movie stunts still hold up, a sure sign of a cult classic, and helped it earn some serious slope cred.</p>
55574149http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/reargear.jpgBootylicious
<p>As if the fanny pack weren’t brilliant enough, skiers in the ’80s made it, uh, better. Rear Gear was a fanny pack and insulated bota bag in one.</p>
55574144http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/detachable.jpgFeeling Detached
<p>The greatest skiing invention of the decade wasn’t a ski or a boot. It was the detachable high-speed quad chairlift, created in 1982 by Tom Clink, the lift supervisor at Breckenridge, colo. The faster lifts meant shorter lift lines and more runs per day. Lift capacity went on to increase by 56 percent at U.S. resorts.</p>
55574142http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/bliaazrdofaaahs.jpgAahhhsome
<p>Greg Stump’s seminal movie <em>The Blizzard of Aahhh’s</em> (1988), starring Scot Schmidt and introducing wildchild Glen Plake, simply jumped off the screen. With insane skiing, a hip soundtrack and a zeitgeist of us versus them, <em>Blizzard</em> inspired a generation of skiers and filmmakers and changed the art form.</p>
55574143http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/carolalt.jpgCover Girl
<p>In a rare departure from the usual ski-action shots and athlete photos, SKI featured supermodel Carol Alt gazing out at you on its November 1987 cover. Among the biggest fashion models of the era, Alt typified ’80s ski style with her pink and purple jacket, headband and big hair.</p>
55574147http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/neon.jpgDay-Glo Decade
<p>“We saw a collective desire to use fashion and color as an expression of life, enthusiasm and happiness,” says Nome Obermeyer, lead designer for the obermeyer brand, about the bright colors, shiny fabrics and wild styles characteristic of ’80s ski fashion. “Kids were evolving as skiers, and new introductions in pop culture were inspiring everyone to push the envelope with fashion and really express their individuality. For me, ’80s fashion represents this resurgence in individual expression.”</p>
55574148http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201111/rearentry.jpgPain Reliever
<p>The rear-entry boot eased one of the most common skier complaints: aching feet. roomy and easy to get on and off , single-buckle boots —like Salomon’s popular SX90 and SX91 models—dominated the market for recreational skiers in the ’80s. Stiffer versions aimed at racers had some success, but World Cuppers clung to top-entry boots. And manufacturers eventually decided that recreational skiers deserved better performance, even if they didn’t realize it.</p>
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:48:31 +0000sallyfranck55574140 at http://www.skinet.com/skiAmerican Victory in Soeldenhttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/american-victory-soelden?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a2220-xl.jpg" alt="Wide open GS course on the Rettenbach Glacier for the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria." title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Wide open GS course on the Rettenbach Glacier for the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a1436-xl.jpg" alt="Lindsey Vonn crosses the finish line in the first run at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria." title="" width="1000" height="520" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Lindsey Vonn crosses the finish line in the first run at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a1890-x2.jpg" alt="Lindsey Vonn celebrates her victory. " title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Lindsey Vonn celebrates her victory. </h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/lvvictory.jpg" alt="Vonn on the podium for her first GS win. " title="" width="1000" height="1503" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Vonn on the podium for her first GS win. </h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a1986-xl.jpg" alt="Ted Ligety lunges at the finish line to take the first run lead in the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria." title="" width="1000" height="521" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ted Ligety lunges at the finish line to take the first run lead in the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a2231-xl.jpg" alt="Tim Jitloff in the finish at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria." title="" width="1000" height="637" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Tim Jitloff in the finish at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a2468-xl.jpg" alt="Bode Miller in the finish after the second run of the men&#039;s giant slalom Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener." title="" width="1000" height="612" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Bode Miller in the finish after the second run of the men's giant slalom Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/tedvictory.jpg" alt="Ligety celebrates a win at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener." title="" width="1000" height="597" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ligety celebrates a win at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a2603-xl.jpg" alt="Ted Ligety stands tall on the podium after winning the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden." title="" width="1000" height="1225" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Ted Ligety stands tall on the podium after winning the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/d7a1167-xl.jpg" alt="The U.S. Alpine Ski Team poses during a press conference to open the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup in Soelden." title="" width="1000" height="662" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">The U.S. Alpine Ski Team poses during a press conference to open the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup in Soelden.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/img0558-xl.jpg" alt="Youth Olympics Ambassador Lindsey Vonn speaks to journalists at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games press conference prior to the World Cup opener in Soelden." title="" width="1000" height="750" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Doug Haney/U.S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Youth Olympics Ambassador Lindsey Vonn speaks to journalists at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games press conference prior to the World Cup opener in Soelden.</h4>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201110/img0529-xl.jpg" alt="Julia Mancuso interviews with Ski Racing Magazine prior to the 2012 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria." title="" width="1000" height="750" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Tom Kelly / U. S. Ski Team</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Julia Mancuso interviews with Ski Racing Magazine prior to the 2012 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.</h4>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/american-victory-soelden#commentsCompetitionNewsCURRENT_SITE55573430http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201110/tedvictorythumb.jpg55573428Ted Soelden thumbPhotos from the U.S. Ski Team sweep at the Audi FIS World Cup openers in Soelden, Austria. gallery55573435http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a2220-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamWide open GS course on the Rettenbach Glacier for the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.55573432http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a1436-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamLindsey Vonn crosses the finish line in the first run at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.55573433http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a1890-x2.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamLindsey Vonn celebrates her victory. 55573441http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/lvvictory.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamVonn on the podium for her first GS win. 55573434http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a1986-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamTed Ligety lunges at the finish line to take the first run lead in the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.55573436http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a2231-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamTim Jitloff in the finish at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.55573437http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a2468-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamBode Miller in the finish after the second run of the men's giant slalom Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener.55573442http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/tedvictory.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamLigety celebrates a win at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener.55573438http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a2603-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamTed Ligety stands tall on the podium after winning the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden.55573431http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/d7a1167-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamThe U.S. Alpine Ski Team poses during a press conference to open the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup in Soelden.55573440http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/img0558-xl.jpgDoug Haney/U.S. Ski TeamYouth Olympics Ambassador Lindsey Vonn speaks to journalists at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games press conference prior to the World Cup opener in Soelden.55573439http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201110/img0529-xl.jpgTom Kelly / U. S. Ski TeamJulia Mancuso interviews with Ski Racing Magazine prior to the 2012 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:03:37 +0000sallyfranck55573430 at http://www.skinet.com/skiUSA Pro Cycling Challenge http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/usa-pro-cycling-challenge?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/bikes.jpg" alt="About the race" title="" width="1000" height="568" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Photo Courtesy USA Pro Cycling Challenge</span></div>
<h4 class="title">About the race</h4>
<div class="caption">The Tour de France has the Col du Galibier, which crests at 8,600 feet. The Giro d’Italia has the Passo Giau, which crests at 7,300 feet. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge, touring Colorado August 22-28, has Cottonwood Pass and Independence Pass, both cresting at 12,000 feet. In true Colorado spirit, these two passes will be climbed by racers in one trying day of cycling.&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/bmc.jpg" alt="Prologue: Colorado Springs – August 22" title="" width="1000" height="633" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Photosport International</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Prologue: Colorado Springs – August 22</h4>
<div class="caption">One of only three Front Range communities in the inaugural race and home to Garden of the Gods park where the race will begin, Colorado Springs hosts the Prologue, an individual time trial designating the order for the first stage. Riders will start at one-minute intervals starting at 1:15 p.m. The riding will be very fast, with dramatic turns on the downhill, making for an excellent spectator stage. The Prologue takes cyclists 5.5 miles out of Garden of the Gods, through Old Town Colorado Springs and into downtown for the finish. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/farrar.jpg" alt="Stage 1: Salida to Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte - August 23" title="" width="1000" height="735" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Photosport International</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Stage 1: Salida to Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte - August 23</h4>
<div class="caption">Racers take a circuit through downtown Salida, the race’s smallest stage town, before embarking on this 102-mile course to Mt. Crested Butte. On the first day of road racing, racers will compete for King of the Mountain points, which will be awarded to the first few cyclists to reach the top of 11,315-foot Monarch Pass. This first climb forces the riders to gain 3,250 feet in elevation over 13 miles, and will be their first taste of Colorado high altitude. After this challenge, racers will sprint in Gunnison and near the finish line in Crested Butte to gain points.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/tdf.jpg" alt="Stage 2: Gunnison to Aspen - August 24" title="" width="1000" height="656" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Photosport International</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Stage 2: Gunnison to Aspen - August 24</h4>
<div class="caption">The Queen Stage is the crown jewel of the seven stages. The journey from Gunnison to Aspen will be the hardest, longest and highest of the race, summiting two 12,000-foot peaks in one day. This promises to be the toughest stage in America, and the toughest day of racing of the entire year for many pros.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/fierce.jpg" alt="Stage 3: Vail Time Trial - August 25" title="" width="1000" height="589" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>John Pierce Photography</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Stage 3: Vail Time Trial - August 25</h4>
<div class="caption">Starting in the heart of Vail Village at Meadow Drive and Willow Bridge, this individual time trial is uphill. With prime viewing spots at the start line and on the last three miles of the climb up Vail Pass, this 10-mile course finishes uphill toward Vail Pass, three miles from the summit.
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/finish.jpg" alt="Stage 4: Avon to Steamboat Springs - August 26" title="" width="1000" height="626" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Photosport International</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Stage 4: Avon to Steamboat Springs - August 26</h4>
<div class="caption">Following a punishing Queen Stage and an uphill time trial, racers will be longing for an easier day. But the rolling terrain of Stage 4, with a net elevation change of 5,000 feet from start to finish, will provide spectators with one of the more interesting and dramatic days of racing. Without significant climbs or high-speed descents, cyclists have numerous opportunities for breakaways, fighting for every mile of pavement and risking everything for King of the Mountain and sprint line points.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/galibier.jpg" alt="Stage 5: Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge - August 27" title="" width="1000" height="665" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Photosport International</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Stage 5: Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge - August 27</h4>
<div class="caption">The celebration in Steamboat moves to Werner Mountain, where the cyclists will take off under Steamboat’s primary ski hill. This stage provides ample opportunities for breakaways and aggressive racing, complete with a true mountain pass. Following US 40 south and east, the double-summit Rabbit Ears Pass will host a King of the Mountain line. A sprint line in Kremmling will lead to more breakaways alongside the scenic Green Mountain Reservoir.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201108/cavendish.jpg" alt="Stage 6: Golden to Denver - August 28" title="" width="1000" height="939" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Photosport International</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Stage 6: Golden to Denver - August 28</h4>
<div class="caption">In the final stage, racers climb up and descend Lookout Mountain, where the overall King of the Mountain winner will be decided. Racers will start under Golden’s famous “Howdy Folks” welcome arch, take a northern loop out of town and pass the start line a second time before heading to Lookout Mountain. At an average 6.1-percent grade and 1,300 feet of elevation gain over 4.8 miles, this section provides a challenge on the tour’s final day.</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/usa-pro-cycling-challenge#commentsCompetitionMountain CultureCURRENT_SITE55564737http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201108/tdfthumb.jpg55564735TDF thumbThe Colorado Rockies play host to Tour de France riders at the most challenging cycling race held on American soil, winding through the mountains of some of Colorado's best ski resorts.
gallery55564740http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/bikes.jpgPhoto Courtesy USA Pro Cycling ChallengeAbout the race
<p>The Tour de France has the Col du Galibier, which crests at 8,600 feet. The Giro d’Italia has the Passo Giau, which crests at 7,300 feet. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge, touring Colorado August 22-28, has Cottonwood Pass and Independence Pass, both cresting at 12,000 feet. In true Colorado spirit, these two passes will be climbed by racers in one trying day of cycling.&nbsp;</p> <p>Billed as the most challenging bicycle race in America, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge begins with a prologue in Colorado Springs, crisscrosses the Rocky Mountains, and finishes in downtown Denver.&nbsp;For seven consecutive days, 128 of the world’s top athletes will race more than 500 miles in front of an expected one million spectators.</p> <p>All three Tour de France podium placers (Cadel Evans, Andy Schleck, Frank Schleck) are set to be at the starting line for the inaugural race. In a move that is unprecedented in US cycling history, this stellar line-up, fresh off the Tour de France, will compete against each other next here on American soil. The top American finisher and Boulder, Colorado native Tom Danielson is confirmed to compete along with two-time Giro d'Italia winner Ivan Basso of Italy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Created to reinvigorate the legacy of the Colorado-based Coors International Bicycle Classic, which took place from 1979 until 1988, the initial idea to bring a major stage race back to Colorado is credited to part-time Aspen resident Lance Armstrong who expressed interest to Governor Ritter last year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pro Challenge Stages</span></strong><br> Monday, August 22nd: Prologue – Colorado Springs<br> Tuesday, August 23rd: Stage 1 – Salida to Crested Butte<br> Wednesday, August 24th: Stage 2 – Gunnison to Aspen<br> Thursday, August 25th: Stage 3 (Individual Time Trial)<br> Friday, August 26th: Stage 4 – Avon to Steamboat Springs<br> Saturday, August 27th: Stage 5 – Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge<br> Sunday, August 28th: Stage 6 – Golden to Denver</p> <p>(<a title="blocked::http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/" href="http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/">www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com</a>; @USAProChallenge)</p>
55564741http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/bmc.jpgPhotosport InternationalPrologue: Colorado Springs – August 22
One of only three Front Range communities in the inaugural race and home to Garden of the Gods park where the race will begin, Colorado Springs hosts the Prologue, an individual time trial designating the order for the first stage. Riders will start at one-minute intervals starting at 1:15 p.m. The riding will be very fast, with dramatic turns on the downhill, making for an excellent spectator stage. The Prologue takes cyclists 5.5 miles out of Garden of the Gods, through Old Town Colorado Springs and into downtown for the finish.
55564742http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/farrar.jpgPhotosport InternationalStage 1: Salida to Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte - August 23
Racers take a circuit through downtown Salida, the race’s smallest stage town, before embarking on this 102-mile course to Mt. Crested Butte. On the first day of road racing, racers will compete for King of the Mountain points, which will be awarded to the first few cyclists to reach the top of 11,315-foot Monarch Pass. This first climb forces the riders to gain 3,250 feet in elevation over 13 miles, and will be their first taste of Colorado high altitude. After this challenge, racers will sprint in Gunnison and near the finish line in Crested Butte to gain points. With a sprint line so close to the finish, competitors will have to decide which line to expend their energy racing for. In this unique finish equation, racers will close out the day on an uphill climb, from the lower area of Crested Butte to the finish line on Mt. Crested Butte – the race’s only mountain-top finish.
55564743http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/tdf.jpgPhotosport InternationalStage 2: Gunnison to Aspen - August 24
The Queen Stage is the crown jewel of the seven stages. The journey from Gunnison to Aspen will be the hardest, longest and highest of the race, summiting two 12,000-foot peaks in one day. This promises to be the toughest stage in America, and the toughest day of racing of the entire year for many pros. Starting at Main Street and Virginia Street in Gunnison, racers will travel through Gunnison National Forest, then ascend 2,740 feet over 13.7 miles to reach the first King of the Mountain line of the day, the top of 12,126-foot-high Cottonwood Pass, the highest point during this seven-day race. The ascent up Cottonwood Pass is dirt, an extra challenge. After a tough climb and a fast descent comes another beautiful but grueling climb up Independence Pass. The road is narrow and steep with a 6.5-percent gradient and numerous switchbacks. At 12,095 feet, the oxygen level is only 60 percent of what athletes inhale at sea level. After 131 miles, this take-no-prisoners stage ends in downtown Aspen on Main Street at Galena.
55564745http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/fierce.jpgJohn Pierce PhotographyStage 3: Vail Time Trial - August 25
Starting in the heart of Vail Village at Meadow Drive and Willow Bridge, this individual time trial is uphill. With prime viewing spots at the start line and on the last three miles of the climb up Vail Pass, this 10-mile course finishes uphill toward Vail Pass, three miles from the summit.
55564746http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/finish.jpgPhotosport InternationalStage 4: Avon to Steamboat Springs - August 26
Following a punishing Queen Stage and an uphill time trial, racers will be longing for an easier day. But the rolling terrain of Stage 4, with a net elevation change of 5,000 feet from start to finish, will provide spectators with one of the more interesting and dramatic days of racing. Without significant climbs or high-speed descents, cyclists have numerous opportunities for breakaways, fighting for every mile of pavement and risking everything for King of the Mountain and sprint line points. The day starts in Avon at Benchmark and Lake Street, travels along Colorado Route 131 through Wolcott and Oak Creek, following 83 miles of scenery to the finish line in downtown Steamboat Springs at 6th and Lincoln.
55564748http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/galibier.jpgPhotosport InternationalStage 5: Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge - August 27
The celebration in Steamboat moves to Werner Mountain, where the cyclists will take off under Steamboat’s primary ski hill. This stage provides ample opportunities for breakaways and aggressive racing, complete with a true mountain pass. Following US 40 south and east, the double-summit Rabbit Ears Pass will host a King of the Mountain line. A sprint line in Kremmling will lead to more breakaways alongside the scenic Green Mountain Reservoir. Continuing along Colorado Route 9, racers will fight for the finish line in Breckenridge, ending 106 miles of racing in what may prove to be the fastest road race finish during the seven-day tour. After winding through Dillon, Keystone and the final KOM on Swan Mountain, the cyclists will enter Breckenridge and race to the finish line downtown at Main and Wellington Street.
55564747http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/cavendish.jpgPhotosport InternationalStage 6: Golden to Denver - August 28
In the final stage, racers climb up and descend Lookout Mountain, where the overall King of the Mountain winner will be decided. Racers will start under Golden’s famous “Howdy Folks” welcome arch, take a northern loop out of town and pass the start line a second time before heading to Lookout Mountain. At an average 6.1-percent grade and 1,300 feet of elevation gain over 4.8 miles, this section provides a challenge on the tour’s final day. After a treacherous descent down the winding roads of Lookout Mountain, racers pass the start line in Golden for a third time (one of the most coveted viewing spots of the entire race). The racers then speed toward Denver, where they take six laps of a five-mile circuit along Speer Boulevard before reaching the finish line in Civic Center Park. The first winner of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be crowned in the Mile High City on August 28.
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:26:34 +0000sallyfranck55564737 at http://www.skinet.com/skiPower of Four: Ski Mountaineering Race in Aspenhttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/power-four-ski-mountaineering-race-aspen?lnk=rss&loc=competition
<div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
<div class="field-items">
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201103/poweroffour1.jpg" alt="Start in Snowmass" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Jeremy Swanson</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Start in Snowmass</h4>
<div class="caption">Teams started in Snowmass Village and skinned up to the top of High Alpine, then traversed to Hanging Valley Headwall ending at the top of the Elk Camp Lift. Then racers traversed from Elk Camp to West Buttermilk.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201103/5506995149_678d863330_b.jpg" alt="Up and over to Buttermilk" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>SKI Magazine Editor</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Up and over to Buttermilk</h4>
<div class="caption">Once at West Buttermilk, racers skinned up to the top of Buttermilk and skied down to the bottom of Tiehack. From there athletes crossed the bridge by the Aspen Recreation Center and headed to Aspen Highlands Base Village to ascend Thunderbowl. </div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item odd">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201103/highlandbowl.jpg" alt="Highland Bowl" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Jeremy Swanson</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Highland Bowl</h4>
<div class="caption">From there skiers skinned up to the summit of the Highland Bowl and skied down to Castle Creek Road via the Congo Trail off of the Grand Reverse. Teams then crossed Castle Creek and headed up Midnight Mine Road until they reached The Sundeck.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="field-item even">
<div class="photo-box">
<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201103/5506994675_42d2910a5c_b.jpg" alt="Final Descent" title="" width="1000" height="666" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
<div class="photo_credit">Photo by: <span>Jeremy Swanson</span></div>
<h4 class="title">Final Descent</h4>
<div class="caption">In the final descent of the race, athletes skied down Aspen Mountain, ending at Lift 1A.</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/power-four-ski-mountaineering-race-aspen#commentsCompetitionResortsSki Resort LifeColoradoAspen HighlandsAspen MountainButtermilkSnowmassCURRENT_SITE55559784http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201103/poweroffourthumb.jpg55559783Power of Four thumbThink you're tough? This 25 mile uphill-downhill race spanned all four of Aspen's ski ares, and climbed over 11,000 vertical feet. gallery55559785http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201103/poweroffour1.jpgJeremy SwansonStart in Snowmass
Teams started in Snowmass Village and skinned up to the top of High Alpine, then traversed to Hanging Valley Headwall ending at the top of the Elk Camp Lift. Then racers traversed from Elk Camp to West Buttermilk.
55559786http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201103/5506995149_678d863330_b.jpgUp and over to Buttermilk
Once at West Buttermilk, racers skinned up to the top of Buttermilk and skied down to the bottom of Tiehack. From there athletes crossed the bridge by the Aspen Recreation Center and headed to Aspen Highlands Base Village to ascend Thunderbowl.
55559787http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201103/highlandbowl.jpgJeremy SwansonHighland Bowl
From there skiers skinned up to the summit of the Highland Bowl and skied down to Castle Creek Road via the Congo Trail off of the Grand Reverse. Teams then crossed Castle Creek and headed up Midnight Mine Road until they reached The Sundeck.
55559788http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201103/5506994675_42d2910a5c_b.jpgJeremy SwansonFinal Descent
<p>In the final descent of the race, athletes skied down Aspen Mountain, ending at Lift 1A.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Men’s Full Course Final Results:</strong><strong><br> </strong>1st – Brian Smith &amp; Bryan Wickenhauser – Time of 6 hours,13 minutes and seven seconds (6.13.07) <br> 2nd – Jared Inouye &amp; Brain Harder – 6.31.03<br> 3rd – Max Taam (Aspen Mountain Patroller) &amp; Chris Kroger – 6.31.55<br> &nbsp;<br> <strong>Women’s Full Course Final Results: </strong><strong><br> </strong>1st – Jari Kirkland &amp; Eva Hagen – 7.58.09<br> 2nd – Anda Rojs Smalls &amp; Colleen Ihnken – 8.32.41<br> 3rd – Lyndsay Meyer &amp; Jessica Phillips – 7.42.50 (with only one member finishing the course).<br> &nbsp;<br> <strong>Mixed Full Course Final Results:</strong><strong><br> </strong>1st – Monique Merrill &amp; Mike Kloser – 6.46.45<br> 2nd – Stevie Kremer &amp; Marshall Thomson – 7.00.42<br> 3rd – Christy &amp; Ted Mahon – 8.05.30</p><p>This race is part of a larger endurance series which plans to include a mountain bike race currently scheduled for Sunday, August 28, 2011 that will also traverse each of the four mountains. For more information about the event visit <a href="http://www.aspensnowmass.com/poweroffour" target="_blank">AspenSnowmass.com.</a></p><p>Want to try for yourself? Read up on the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/content/boom" target="_blank">AT craze</a>, and check out the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/binding-basics" target="_blank">best gear</a> to get it done.</p>
Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:32:21 +0000sallyfranck55559784 at http://www.skinet.com/ski